Human Resources Specialists Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $64,740 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.13
10th percentile $43,680
90th percentile $110,020
Employed locally 2,290
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,680
    25th
    $52,340
    50th (median)
    $64,740
    75th
    $89,990
    90th
    $110,020

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 93% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    District of Columbia $102,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Lexington Park, MD $97,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $89,860

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $71,420
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $67,420
    Akron, OH $65,590
    Ohio $64,600
    Cleveland, OH $64,530
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $64,050

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $100,170
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $90,170
    Accountants and Auditors $78,710
    Project Management Specialists $101,180
    Management Analysts $100,480
    Logisticians $102,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Dayton, OH is $31.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.64 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Dayton, OH is 11.2% below the national median of $72,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Human Resources Specialists in Dayton?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,680 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,340.