Human Resources Specialists salary
in Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $58,030–$81,090
- vs U.S. median
- -13%
- Metro rank
- #241 of 466
Human Resources Specialists in the Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $66,150 a year, based on BLS estimates for 320 jobs (May 2025). That is 13% below the U.S. median of $75,940 and 10% below the HI statewide median of $73,750. It ranks #241 of 466 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE320 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Human Resources Specialists pay in other HI metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $75,490 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $71,370 |
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Questions
What is the average Human Resources Specialists salary in Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $66,150 a year (May 2025). Half of the 320 jobs pay between $58,030 and $81,090. The 10th percentile is $45,590 and the 90th is $98,570.
Is Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Human Resources Specialists?
That is 13% below the U.S. median of $75,940 and 10% below the HI statewide median of $73,750. It ranks #241 of 466 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Human Resources Specialists make an hour in Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area?
About $31.80 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $66,150 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $27.90–$38.99 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.