Human Resources Specialist Salary in Tennessee
Recruits, screens, and interviews candidates, and manages employee relations and HR programs.
State Average
$67,798
across 11 metros
vs National Avg
-4.1%
national: $70,704
Metros Covered
11
3 above national avg
Highest Metro
$74,360
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin
All metro areas in Tennessee
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11 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TNTN | $49K | $62K | $74K | $87K | $74K |
| Knoxville, TNTN | $47K | $60K | $74K | $88K | $74K |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VATN | $41K | $56K | $71K | $87K | $72K |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan areaTN | $45K | $58K | $70K | $83K | $70K |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan areaTN | $40K | $55K | $70K | $85K | $70K |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan areaTN | $43K | $55K | $66K | $77K | $66K |
| Johnson City, TNTN | $39K | $52K | $65K | $79K | $66K |
| Cleveland, TNTN | $42K | $53K | $65K | $76K | $65K |
| Jackson, TNTN | $42K | $53K | $64K | $75K | $64K |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan areaTN | $40K | $52K | $63K | $75K | $63K |
| Morristown, TNTN | $42K | $52K | $62K | $71K | $62K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.