How much does a human resources specialist make in Louisiana?
$61,300a year
Median yearly pay for human resources specialists in Louisiana. That is $29.47 an hour or $5,108 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.47
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,170Median: $61,300Highest 10%: $100,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,170 | $18.83 | |
| 25th | $48,900 | $23.51 | |
| Median | $61,300 | $29.47 | |
| 75th | $78,710 | $37.84 | |
| 90th | $100,400 | $48.28 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Slidell, LA | $64,990 |
| New Orleans, LA | $64,780 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $64,130 |
| Alexandria, LA | $62,210 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $61,400 |
| Shreveport, LA | $61,200 |
| Houma, LA | $59,050 |
| Hammond, LA | $58,280 |
| Lafayette, LA | $56,070 |
| Monroe, LA | $54,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for human resources specialists.
| 46. Montana | $63,790 |
| 47. Nebraska | $61,930 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $61,630 |
| 49. Louisiana | $61,300 |
| 50. Mississippi | $60,300 |
| 51. Arkansas | $55,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources specialist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $29.47 ($61,300 a year).
Do human resources specialists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $61,300 against $75,940 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for human resources specialist pay?
Louisiana ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays human resources specialists the most?
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA, with a median of $64,990 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.