Local Salary Data

Human Resources Specialists Salary in West Virginia

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$38,813
5 filings
DOL Median (West Virginia)
$38,813
vs National
-35.3%
National: $60,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$42,887
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$38,813
-35.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Human Resources Specialists in West Virginia earns $38,813 in nominal terms, which is 35.3% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $42,887 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Human Resources Specialists make in West Virginia?

The median Human Resources Specialists salary in West Virginia is $38,813 based on 5 DOL filings.

Is West Virginia a good place to work as a Human Resources Specialists?

A Human Resources Specialists in West Virginia earns 35.3% less than the national median of $60,000, or $42,887 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.