verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

HR Specialist Salary in Alaska

Median Annual in Alaska
$76,990/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.02/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alaska

groups Employed in AK
1,420
public U.S. Median
$75,940
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$75,216 #23 of 51

HR Specialist pay in Alaska, explained

Human resources specialists in Alaska earn a median of $76,990 per year ($37.02 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $75,940. Entry-level workers earn around $49,910, while the most experienced human resources specialists reach about $114,330. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alaska.

Is $76,990 good pay in Alaska?

Adjusted for Alaska's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $76,990 is worth about $75,216 in national buying power — ranking Alaska #23 for real pay (vs #16 on the sticker number).

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HR Specialist pay by experience in Alaska

Entry level (10th pct)
$49,910
$24.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$76,990
$37.02/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$114,330
$54.97/hr

HR Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AK
Alaska (here) $76,990 $75,216
Washington $84,550 $79,009 −$7,560

HR Specialist in Alaska: FAQ

How much do human resources specialists make in Alaska?

Human resources specialists in Alaska earn a median of $76,990 per year ($37.02 per hour), compared with $75,940 nationally.

Does Alaska pay human resources specialists well?

At $76,990, Alaska pays 1% above the national median for human resources specialists. An estimated 1,420 work in the state.

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