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

HR Specialist Salary in Arizona

Median Annual in Arizona
$71,390/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$34.32/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arizona

groups Employed in AZ
20,230
public U.S. Median
$75,940
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$70,910 #39 of 51

HR Specialist pay in Arizona, explained

Human resources specialists in Arizona earn a median of $71,390 per year ($34.32 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $75,940. Entry-level workers earn around $47,290, while the most experienced human resources specialists reach about $112,900. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arizona.

Is $71,390 good pay in Arizona?

Adjusted for Arizona's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $71,390 is worth about $70,910 in national buying power — ranking Arizona #39 for real pay (vs #24 on the sticker number).

See the full HR Specialist Real Pay Index arrow_forward

HR Specialist pay by experience in Arizona

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,290
$22.74/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$71,390
$34.32/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$112,900
$54.28/hr

HR Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AZ
Arizona (here) $71,390 $70,910
California $83,500 $75,415 −$12,110
Utah $71,750 $72,574 −$360
Nevada $71,610 $71,625 −$220
New Mexico $68,050 $73,797 +$3,340

HR Specialist in Arizona: FAQ

How much do human resources specialists make in Arizona?

Human resources specialists in Arizona earn a median of $71,390 per year ($34.32 per hour), compared with $75,940 nationally.

Does Arizona pay human resources specialists well?

At $71,390, Arizona pays 6% below the national median for human resources specialists. An estimated 20,230 work in the state.

HR Specialist salary in other states

All 51 states ranked arrow_forward

Related careers in Arizona