Human Resources Specialists salary
in Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $46,470–$71,020
- vs U.S. median
- -22%
- Metro rank
- #431 of 466
Human Resources Specialists in the Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $58,880 a year, based on BLS estimates for 240 jobs (May 2025). That is 22% below the U.S. median of $75,940 and 4% below the LA statewide median of $61,300. It ranks #431 of 466 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE240 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Human Resources Specialists pay in other LA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $64,990 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $64,780 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $64,130 |
| Alexandria, LA | $62,210 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $61,400 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $61,200 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $59,990 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $59,050 |
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Questions
What is the average Human Resources Specialists salary in Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $58,880 a year (May 2025). Half of the 240 jobs pay between $46,470 and $71,020. The 10th percentile is $37,750 and the 90th is $83,060.
Is Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Human Resources Specialists?
That is 22% below the U.S. median of $75,940 and 4% below the LA statewide median of $61,300. It ranks #431 of 466 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Human Resources Specialists make an hour in Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area?
About $28.31 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $58,880 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $22.34–$34.14 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
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.