Human Resources Specialists Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $74,750 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.94
10th percentile $49,190
90th percentile $112,850
Employed locally 1,170
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,190
    25th
    $59,250
    50th (median)
    $74,750
    75th
    $93,640
    90th
    $112,850

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 98% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 2% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,060
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $82,960
    California $81,810
    New York $81,140
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $80,070

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts $98,110
    Accountants and Auditors $81,140
    Project Management Specialists $97,330
    Compliance Officers $81,140
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $67,990
    Training and Development Specialists $73,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Salem, OR is $35.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Salem, OR is 2.5% above 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,190 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,250.