Human Resources Specialists Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $65,850 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.66
10th percentile $46,790
90th percentile $99,990
Employed locally 530
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,790
    25th
    $52,290
    50th (median)
    $65,850
    75th
    $82,880
    90th
    $99,990

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,990
    Accountants and Auditors $66,080
    Management Analysts $71,950
    Project Management Specialists $80,140
    Training and Development Specialists $69,000
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $74,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Southwest Maine?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Southwest Maine is $31.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.18 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Maine above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Southwest Maine is 9.7% 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,790 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,290.