Human Resources Specialists Salary in Sandusky, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sandusky, OH

Median annual salary $61,520 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.58
10th percentile $39,000
90th percentile $103,270
Employed locally 200
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,000
    25th
    $47,420
    50th (median)
    $61,520
    75th
    $79,810
    90th
    $103,270

    Sandusky economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 87% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 13% 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
    Columbus, OH $71,420
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $67,420
    Akron, OH $65,590
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $64,740
    Ohio $64,600
    Cleveland, OH $64,530

    Related occupations in Sandusky, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $72,500
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,640
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,890
    Project Management Specialists $84,960
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $73,940
    Compliance Officers $73,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Sandusky, OH is $29.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Sandusky, OH is 15.6% 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 Sandusky?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,000 per year in Sandusky, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,420.