Human Resources Specialists Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $69,620 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.47
10th percentile $45,310
90th percentile $106,800
Employed locally 1,370
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,310
    25th
    $51,520
    50th (median)
    $69,620
    75th
    $89,490
    90th
    $106,800

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 79% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 21% 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 Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$82,600
    Accountants and Auditors$82,580
    Project Management Specialists$87,430
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$74,300
    Management Analysts$84,680
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$80,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Portland, ME is $33.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Portland, ME is 4.5% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,310 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,520.