Human Resources Specialist Salary in Pittsburgh, PA
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The median human resources specialist in the Pittsburgh area earns $65,260 a year ($31.38 an hour), 14% below the U.S. median ($75,940) and 7% below the Pennsylvania median ($70,450). Half of the 6,280 human resources specialists there earn between $56,230 and $83,800.
| Annual pay | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,110 | $46,610 | $47,180 |
| 25th percentile | $56,230 | $56,050 | $58,610 |
| Median | $65,260 | $70,450 | $75,940 |
| 75th percentile | $83,800 | $90,920 | $99,380 |
| 90th percentile | $106,810 | $119,850 | $128,720 |
| Average | $73,080 | $77,290 | $81,990 |
| Jobs | 6,280 | 36,960 | 912,430 |
Pittsburgh, PA ranks 49th 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
- Philadelphia, PA: $76,700
- 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
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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.