Human Resources Specialist Salary in Baltimore, MD
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The median human resources specialist in the Baltimore area earns $82,380 a year ($39.61 an hour), 8% above the U.S. median ($75,940) and 2% below the Maryland median ($83,910). Half of the 7,930 human resources specialists there earn between $64,140 and $108,950.
| Annual pay | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $53,820 | $54,410 | $47,180 |
| 25th percentile | $64,140 | $64,760 | $58,610 |
| Median | $82,380 | $83,910 | $75,940 |
| 75th percentile | $108,950 | $111,530 | $99,380 |
| 90th percentile | $132,620 | $139,400 | $128,720 |
| Average | $89,890 | $92,180 | $81,990 |
| Jobs | 7,930 | 15,530 | 912,430 |
Baltimore, MD ranks 9th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for human resources specialist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($112,140).
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Check my payHuman resources specialist pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $112,140
- San Francisco, CA: $103,140
- Washington, DC: $100,830
- Seattle, WA: $92,770
- Boston, MA: $90,270
- New York, NY: $89,780
- Hartford, CT: $82,920
- Denver, CO: $82,550
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.