Human Resources Specialists Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $66,850 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.14
10th percentile $47,290
90th percentile $104,970
Employed locally 380
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,290
    25th
    $57,040
    50th (median)
    $66,850
    75th
    $85,940
    90th
    $104,970

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$76,290
    Project Management Specialists$87,730
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77,160
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$59,500
    Compliance Officers$71,110
    Training and Development Specialists$59,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Maryland is $32.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Maryland is 8.3% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,290 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,040.