Human Resources Specialists Salary in Salisbury, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salisbury, MD

Median annual salary $66,520 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.98
10th percentile $46,410
90th percentile $104,450
Employed locally 210
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,410
    25th
    $54,850
    50th (median)
    $66,520
    75th
    $83,000
    90th
    $104,450

    Salisbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,592 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 96% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 4% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $80,030
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $74,590
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $72,670

    Related occupations in Salisbury, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,720
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,220
    Project Management Specialists $78,150
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $50,410
    Training and Development Specialists $73,870
    Compliance Officers $78,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Salisbury, MD is $31.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Salisbury, MD is 8.8% 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 Salisbury?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,410 per year in Salisbury, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,850.