Human Resources Specialists Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $60,340 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.01
10th percentile $42,630
90th percentile $102,280
Employed locally 1,170
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,630
    25th
    $49,280
    50th (median)
    $60,340
    75th
    $79,420
    90th
    $102,280

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 95% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 5% 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
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $89,860
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,960
    Napa, CA $78,660
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $76,000
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $72,670

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $67,530
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,750
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,820
    Project Management Specialists $88,600
    Training and Development Specialists $58,180
    Compliance Officers $62,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Scranton, PA is $29.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Scranton, PA is 17.2% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $42,630 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,280.