Human Resources Specialist Salary in Portland, OR
Updated
The median human resources specialist in the Portland area earns $80,100 a year ($38.51 an hour), 5% above the U.S. median ($75,940) and 3% above the Oregon median ($78,060). Half of the 7,610 human resources specialists there earn between $65,220 and $102,390.
| Annual pay | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $54,780 | $51,480 | $47,180 |
| 25th percentile | $65,220 | $62,820 | $58,610 |
| Median | $80,100 | $78,060 | $75,940 |
| 75th percentile | $102,390 | $99,860 | $99,380 |
| 90th percentile | $133,570 | $126,280 | $128,720 |
| Average | $88,270 | $84,550 | $81,990 |
| Jobs | 7,610 | 10,620 | 912,430 |
Portland, OR ranks 14th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for human resources specialist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($112,140).
Paid less than $80,100? That gap, with its source, is the strongest line in a raise request. Check your pay for your level in 30 seconds. Free, no sign-up.
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
- All cities
Similar jobs in Portland, OR
- Project Manager: $108,340
- Marketing Specialist: $85,350
- Management Analyst: $103,470
- Purchasing Agent: $78,380
- Training Specialist: $77,000
- Compliance Officer: $86,600
- All jobs in Portland, OR
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.