Human Resources Specialist Salary in Cincinnati, OH
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The median human resources specialist in the Cincinnati area earns $73,010 a year ($35.10 an hour), 4% below the U.S. median ($75,940) and 4% above the Ohio median ($70,180). Half of the 7,110 human resources specialists there earn between $56,300 and $95,960.
| Annual pay | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,910 | $45,950 | $47,180 |
| 25th percentile | $56,300 | $54,570 | $58,610 |
| Median | $73,010 | $70,180 | $75,940 |
| 75th percentile | $95,960 | $92,460 | $99,380 |
| 90th percentile | $121,750 | $118,340 | $128,720 |
| Average | $77,850 | $76,230 | $81,990 |
| Jobs | 7,110 | 33,500 | 912,430 |
Cincinnati, OH ranks 32nd 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
- Columbus, OH: $75,440
- Cleveland, OH: $70,900
- 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
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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.