Human Resources Specialists Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $60,280 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.98
10th percentile $39,400
90th percentile $100,830
Employed locally 570
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,400
    25th
    $49,660
    50th (median)
    $60,280
    75th
    $78,890
    90th
    $100,830

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 98% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 2% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $97,490
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $89,860
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,960
    Napa, CA $78,660
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $76,000
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $72,670

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$64,840
    Project Management Specialists$95,180
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$59,050
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$60,450
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$64,720
    Management Analysts$84,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Erie, PA is $28.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Erie, PA is 17.3% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,400 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,660.