Human Resources Specialists pay in Idaho
$70,070avg. a year
$33.69 an hour · 3,930 employed
Human Resources Specialists in Idaho earn an average of $70,070 a year. That is $11,920 (15%) less than the U.S. average of $81,990. The best-paying metro area is Idaho Falls, ID at $71,700.
$64,990Median pay
$33.69Average hourly
+10%Avg. pay since 2020
#46Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Idaho metro areas
Average pay for human resources specialists by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
1280 jobs
Idaho Falls, ID
$71,700
$34.47 an hour
2110 jobs
Lewiston, ID-WA
$71,510
$34.38 an hour
32,180 jobs
Boise City, ID
$71,030
$34.15 an hour
4260 jobs
Logan, UT-ID
$70,080
$33.69 an hour
5280 jobs
Coeur d'Alene, ID
$69,490
$33.41 an hour
6190 jobs
Twin Falls, ID
$65,790
$31.63 an hour
7130 jobs
Pocatello, ID
$63,960
$30.75 an hour
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Human Resources Specialists pay in Idaho, charted
Pay over time
Idaho, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Idaho human resources specialists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Idaho vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $81,990 | $39.42 |
| Idaho | $70,070 | $33.69 |
| Washington | $94,000 | $45.19 |
| Oregon | $84,550 | $40.65 |
| Nevada | $79,260 | $38.11 |
| Utah | $77,610 | $37.31 |
| Wyoming | $74,990 | $36.06 |
Related jobs in Idaho
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$81,540
- Project Management Specialists$103,630
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$73,110
- Management Analysts$93,140
- Training and Development Specialists$64,700
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$74,720
Average pay, Idaho, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do human resources specialists make in Idaho?
The average is $70,070 a year, and the median is $64,990. That is $11,920 (15%) less than the U.S. average of $81,990.
What is the hourly wage in Idaho?
$33.69 an hour on average; the median is $31.25.
Where in Idaho do they earn the most?
Idaho Falls, ID ($71,700), followed by Lewiston, ID-WA ($71,510). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Pocatello, ID ($63,960).
How does Idaho rank?
Idaho ranks #46 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 13-1071. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national human resources specialists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.