2023 Data

Human Resources Specialist Salary in Memphis, TN

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey

Median Annual Salary

$60,469

10.6% vs national

Hourly Rate

$29.07

/hour

Jobs in Area

692

employed

Salary Range$39,185 - $87,352
10th %Median90th %

Human Resources Specialist Salary Range in Memphis, TN

Annual Salary Range

$60k

$39k

10th percentile

$49k

25th

$72k

75th

$87k

90th percentile

Salary Breakdown by Percentile

PercentileAnnual SalaryHourly Rate
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$39,185$18.84
25th Percentile$48,952$23.53
Median (50th Percentile)$60,469$29.07
75th Percentile$71,532$34.39
90th Percentile (Top Earners)$87,352$42.00
Average (Mean)$64,045$30.79

Frequently Asked Questions

The average Human Resources Specialist salary in Memphis, TN is $60,469 per year or $29.07 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.

About This Data

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Memphis Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Last updated: 1/14/2026

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How Memphis, TN Compares

vs National Average

$67,650

-10.6%

vs Tennessee Average

$71,773

-15.7%

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

$68,871

+13.9%

Cost of living in Memphis, TN is 12.2% below the national average.

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