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

HR Specialist Salary in Nevada

Median Annual in Nevada
$71,610/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$34.43/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nevada

groups Employed in NV
6,520
public U.S. Median
$75,940
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$71,625 #37 of 51

HR Specialist pay in Nevada, explained

Human resources specialists in Nevada earn a median of $71,610 per year ($34.43 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $75,940. Entry-level workers earn around $47,150, while the most experienced human resources specialists reach about $119,050. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nevada.

Is $71,610 good pay in Nevada?

Adjusted for Nevada's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $71,610 is worth about $71,625 in national buying power — ranking Nevada #37 for real pay (vs #23 on the sticker number).

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HR Specialist pay by experience in Nevada

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,150
$22.67/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$71,610
$34.43/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$119,050
$57.24/hr

HR Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NV
Nevada (here) $71,610 $71,625
California $83,500 $75,415 −$11,890
Oregon $78,060 $75,522 −$6,450
Utah $71,750 $72,574 −$140
Arizona $71,390 $70,910 +$220
Idaho $64,990 $68,057 +$6,620

HR Specialist in Nevada: FAQ

How much do human resources specialists make in Nevada?

Human resources specialists in Nevada earn a median of $71,610 per year ($34.43 per hour), compared with $75,940 nationally.

Does Nevada pay human resources specialists well?

At $71,610, Nevada pays 6% below the national median for human resources specialists. An estimated 6,520 work in the state.

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