Human Resources Specialists Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $49,710 -31.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.90
10th percentile $35,260
90th percentile $98,910
Employed locally 310
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,260
    25th
    $44,240
    50th (median)
    $49,710
    75th
    $70,990
    90th
    $98,910

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 74% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 26% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $86,650
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $79,630
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $78,410
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $77,140
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $76,050
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $75,300

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $76,450
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,410
    Loan Officers $78,770
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,810
    Project Management Specialists $85,740
    Training and Development Specialists $61,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Lewiston, ME is $23.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Lewiston, ME is 31.8% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $35,260 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,240.