Human Resources Specialists salary in Nevada — GUPPI −3.8%
What is the wage premium for Human Resources Specialists in Nevada?
Nevada pays $71,610/year for Human Resources Specialists (BLS OEWS May 2025) — −3.8% in line with the national employment-weighted average of $74,452. Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI): −3.8%. Updated annually from BLS OEWS.
Gera US Pay Premium Index
Nevada ranks #22 of 51 states for Human Resources Specialists pay. National employment-weighted average: $74,452.
How this is calculatedState median
$71,610
BLS OEWS May 2025
National avg
$74,452
Emp-weighted mean
State rank
#22
of 51 states
Human Resources Specialists — GUPPI by US state
All states where BLS publishes a median, ranked highest premium first. GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100.
| # | State | Median salary | GUPPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $110,970 | +49.1% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $85,630 | +15.0% |
| 3 | Washington | $84,550 | +13.6% |
| 4 | New York | $84,380 | +13.3% |
| 5 | Maryland | $83,910 | +12.7% |
| 6 | California | $83,500 | +12.2% |
| 7 | Connecticut | $82,890 | +11.3% |
| 8 | Virginia | $82,090 | +10.3% |
| 9 | Colorado | $80,840 | +8.6% |
| 10 | New Jersey | $80,690 | +8.4% |
| 11 | Minnesota | $78,760 | +5.8% |
| 12 | Oregon | $78,060 | +4.8% |
| 13 | Vermont | $77,800 | +4.5% |
| 14 | Delaware | $77,700 | +4.4% |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $77,560 | +4.2% |
| 16 | Alaska | $76,990 | +3.4% |
| 17 | Illinois | $76,820 | +3.2% |
| 18 | North Dakota | $75,630 | +1.6% |
| 19 | Hawaii | $73,750 | −0.9% |
| 20 | North Carolina | $73,070 | −1.9% |
| 21 | Utah | $71,750 | −3.6% |
| 22 | Nevada ← | $71,610 | −3.8% |
| 23 | Maine | $71,630 | −3.8% |
| 24 | Arizona | $71,390 | −4.1% |
| 25 | Kansas | $70,870 | −4.8% |
| 26 | New Hampshire | $70,840 | −4.9% |
| 27 | Georgia | $70,570 | −5.2% |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $70,540 | −5.3% |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $70,450 | −5.4% |
| 30 | Ohio | $70,180 | −5.7% |
| 31 | Michigan | $69,520 | −6.6% |
| 32 | Kentucky | $69,010 | −7.3% |
| 33 | Texas | $68,920 | −7.4% |
| 34 | New Mexico | $68,050 | −8.6% |
| 35 | South Dakota | $67,590 | −9.2% |
| 36 | Tennessee | $67,370 | −9.5% |
| 37 | Wyoming | $66,970 | −10.0% |
| 38 | Missouri | $66,990 | −10.0% |
| 39 | West Virginia | $66,860 | −10.2% |
| 40 | Iowa | $66,710 | −10.4% |
| 41 | Florida | $66,410 | −10.8% |
| 42 | Indiana | $65,600 | −11.9% |
| 43 | South Carolina | $65,370 | −12.2% |
| 44 | Idaho | $64,990 | −12.7% |
| 45 | Alabama | $64,940 | −12.8% |
| 46 | Montana | $63,790 | −14.3% |
| 47 | Nebraska | $61,930 | −16.8% |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $61,630 | −17.2% |
| 49 | Louisiana | $61,300 | −17.7% |
| 50 | Mississippi | $60,300 | −19.0% |
| 51 | Arkansas | $55,010 | −26.1% |
See how your salary compares — GUPPI calculator
Pick a US state and enter your gross annual salary. We show how it compares to the BLS state median for Human Resources Specialists and to the national average (GUPPI).
BLS median salary for Human Resources Specialists in Nevada: $71,610 per year — 3.8% below the national average.
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BLS OEWS May 2025. GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100. Full methodology.
Frequently asked questions
- How much do Human Resources Specialists earn in Nevada?
- The BLS OEWS May 2025 annual median wage for Human Resources Specialists in Nevada is $71,610. This is the midpoint — half of Human Resources Specialistss in the state earn more, half earn less.
- Is Nevada a high-paying state for Human Resources Specialists?
- Nevada pays −3.8% in line with the national employment-weighted average for Human Resources Specialists (GUPPI −3.8%). Nevada is close to the national average for this occupation.
- What is the Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI) for Human Resources Specialists in Nevada?
- GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100. For Human Resources Specialists in Nevada: ($71,610 − $74,452) / $74,452 × 100 = −3.8%. See the methodology page for full formula and data source details.
- How does Nevada compare to other states for Human Resources Specialists salaries?
- Nevada ranks #22 of 51 states where BLS publishes a median wage for Human Resources Specialists, based on the Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI −3.8%). Top-ranked state: District of Columbia (GUPPI +49.1%, median $110,970).
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Data source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · May 2025 state estimates · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)
GUPPI computed by GeraJobs. Last updated: 2026-06-20. Full methodology · ← All occupations