Human Resources Specialists Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $64,580 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.05
10th percentile $45,530
90th percentile $102,590
Employed locally 2,430
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,530
    25th
    $53,710
    50th (median)
    $64,580
    75th
    $81,990
    90th
    $102,590

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 81% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 19% 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 Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,640
    Management Analysts $78,820
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,810
    Project Management Specialists $97,360
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,360
    Compliance Officers $73,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Harrisburg, PA is $31.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Harrisburg, PA is 11.4% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,530 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,710.