Human resources specialists
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$72,910
~$35/hr · ~$6,076/mo
US Jobs
944K
Faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
7/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 7/10
The core tasks of recruiting, screening, and administrative record-keeping are highly digital and data-driven, making them prime targets for AI automation and augmentation. While the role requires significant interpersonal interaction and human judgment for interviewing and employee relations, AI can now handle complex scheduling, initial candidate vetting, and policy inquiries, significantly increasing individual worker productivity and reducing the need for entry-level administrative staff.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WVBEST VALUE | $89,860 | Below avg (88.0) | $102,088 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $114,080 | Above avg (113.1) | $100,903 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $97,490 | Average (102.7) | $94,908 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $79,060 | Below avg (87.3) | $90,570 |
| Rochester, MN | $83,130 | Below avg (93.0) | $89,427 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $97,340 | Above avg (109.5) | $88,860 |
| Lawrence, KS | $79,950 | Below avg (90.9) | $87,933 |
| Minot, ND | $77,110 | Below avg (88.7) | $86,949 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $76,790 | Below avg (89.2) | $86,123 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $100,600 | Above avg (117.6) | $85,580 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $75,940 | Below avg (88.9) | $85,451 |
| Bismarck, ND | $76,210 | Below avg (89.4) | $85,290 |
| Boulder, CO | $85,200 | Average (100.6) | $84,680 |
| Topeka, KS | $72,530 | Below avg (85.8) | $84,495 |
| Midland, MI | $76,450 | Below avg (90.6) | $84,363 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
+6% (Faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$35/hr
Monthly Income
~$6,076/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)