Human Resources Specialists salary
in Columbia, SC
Human Resources Specialists in the Columbia, SC metro earn a median of $67,990 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,270 jobs (May 2025). That is 10% below the U.S. median of $75,940 and 4% above the SC statewide median of $65,370. It ranks #205 of 466 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,270 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALISTS PAY IN OTHER SC METROS
- Charleston-North Charleston, SCmedian $70,580
- Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan areamedian $69,990
- Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SCmedian $69,740
- Spartanburg, SCmedian $67,410
- Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SCmedian $66,870
- Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan areamedian $62,400
- Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan areamedian $61,740
- Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SCmedian $61,570
Questions
What is the average Human Resources Specialists salary in Columbia?
The BLS median is $67,990 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,270 jobs pay between $53,310 and $87,420. The 10th percentile is $46,200 and the 90th is $111,550.
Is Columbia a high-paying metro for Human Resources Specialists?
That is 10% below the U.S. median of $75,940 and 4% above the SC statewide median of $65,370. It ranks #205 of 466 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
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.