DOL Median (Tennessee)
$50,000
vs National
-16.7%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$55,371
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,000
-16.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Human Resources Specialists in Tennessee earns $50,000 in nominal terms, which is 16.7% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $55,371 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| HCL America INC | $74,090 | 35 |
| Amazon.com.dedc, LLC | $62,500 | 6 |
| Cummins Inc. | $60,000 | 53 |
| Cummins Filtration Inc. | $56,310 | 4 |
| HENDRICKSON USA, LLC | $54,507 | 1 |
| SYNTEL CONSULTING INC | $53,955 | 3 |
| ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITAL | $53,877 | 4 |
| Magneti Marelli Of Tennessee, LLC | $50,000 | 2 |
| Monterey Mushrooms | $47,515 | 2 |
| HISWAY PAINTING COMPANY, INC. | $36,000 | 1 |
| UNITED RECRUITERS | $35,027 | 3 |
| LAXAMENTUM BUSINESS CONCEPTS, INC. | $31,294 | 2 |
| Ameriteam Services, LLC | $30,638 | 1 |
| J&P Beauty, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| SANSIN MANUFACTURING OF TENNESSEE INC. | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Human Resources Specialists make in Tennessee?
The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Tennessee is $50,000 based on 19 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Human Resources Specialists?
A Human Resources Specialists in Tennessee earns 16.7% less than the national median of $60,000, or $55,371 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.