How much does a human resources specialist make in Virginia?
$82,090a year
Median yearly pay for human resources specialists in Virginia. That is $39.47 an hour or $6,841 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.47
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 28,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,530Median: $82,090Highest 10%: $136,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,530 | $23.33 | |
| 25th | $62,070 | $29.84 | |
| Median | $82,090 | $39.47 | |
| 75th | $109,000 | $52.39 | |
| 90th | $136,700 | $65.70 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $100,800 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $82,430 |
| Richmond, VA | $79,340 |
| Winchester, VA | $79,040 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $76,240 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $69,880 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $69,490 |
| Roanoke, VA | $67,450 |
| Staunton, VA | $65,540 |
| Kingsport, TN | $64,620 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $62,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for human resources specialists.
| 5. Maryland | $83,910 |
| 6. California | $83,500 |
| 7. Connecticut | $82,890 |
| 8. Virginia | $82,090 |
| 9. Colorado | $80,840 |
| 10. New Jersey | $80,690 |
| 11. Minnesota | $78,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources specialist make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $39.47 ($82,090 a year).
Do human resources specialists make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $82,090 against $75,940 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Virginia rank for human resources specialist pay?
Virginia ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays human resources specialists the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $100,800 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.