Human Resources Specialists salary
in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $55,260–$87,790
- vs U.S. median
- -7%
- Metro rank
- #168 of 466
Human Resources Specialists in the South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $70,460 a year, based on BLS estimates for 480 jobs (May 2025). That is 7% below the U.S. median of $75,940 and 5% above the TN statewide median of $67,370. It ranks #168 of 466 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE480 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Human Resources Specialists pay in other TN metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $69,150 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $67,380 |
| Knoxville, TN | $67,370 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $65,680 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $64,620 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $64,080 |
| Jackson, TN | $63,430 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $61,810 |
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Questions
What is the average Human Resources Specialists salary in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $70,460 a year (May 2025). Half of the 480 jobs pay between $55,260 and $87,790. The 10th percentile is $45,280 and the 90th is $107,100.
Is South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Human Resources Specialists?
That is 7% below the U.S. median of $75,940 and 5% above the TN statewide median of $67,370. It ranks #168 of 466 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Human Resources Specialists make an hour in South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area?
About $33.88 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $70,460 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $26.57–$42.21 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.