Human Resources Specialists salary
in Knoxville, TN
Human Resources Specialists in the Knoxville, TN metro earn a median of $67,370 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,980 jobs (May 2025). That is 11% below the U.S. median of $75,940 and in line with the TN statewide median of $67,370. It ranks #215 of 466 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,980 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALISTS PAY IN OTHER TN METROS
- South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan areamedian $70,460
- Memphis, TN-MS-ARmedian $69,150
- Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TNmedian $67,380
- Clarksville, TN-KYmedian $65,680
- Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VAmedian $64,620
- West Tennessee nonmetropolitan areamedian $64,080
- Jackson, TNmedian $63,430
- East Tennessee nonmetropolitan areamedian $61,810
Questions
What is the average Human Resources Specialists salary in Knoxville?
The BLS median is $67,370 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,980 jobs pay between $58,240 and $83,200. The 10th percentile is $46,490 and the 90th is $107,710.
Is Knoxville a high-paying metro for Human Resources Specialists?
That is 11% below the U.S. median of $75,940 and in line with the TN statewide median of $67,370. It ranks #215 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.