Human Resources Specialists Salary in Lancaster, PA

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

Median annual salary $63,210 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.39
10th percentile $44,840
90th percentile $98,650
Employed locally 1,100
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,840
    25th
    $50,880
    50th (median)
    $63,210
    75th
    $79,930
    90th
    $98,650

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 76% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 24% 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 Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $73,640
    Project Management Specialists $92,190
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,530
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $61,740
    Cost Estimators $71,920
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $66,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Lancaster, PA is $30.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Lancaster, PA is 13.3% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,840 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,880.