Human Resources Specialists Salary in Maryland
Human Resources Specialists in Maryland earn a median of $83,910 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,910
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($75,940)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 15,530
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,410; the top 10% earn over $139,400. Nationally the range is $47,180 to $128,720.
States ranked near Maryland
Similar jobs in Maryland
- Human Resources Managers$152,770 median in Maryland
- Labor Relations Specialists$94,030 median in Maryland
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$56,880 median in Maryland
- Compliance Managers$159,040 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$79,700 median in Maryland
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$78,540 median in Maryland
Human Resources Specialists pay in Maryland
How much do human resources specialists make in Maryland?
The median is $83,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,410 and the top 10% earn over $139,400. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for human resources specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+10% vs. the national median of $75,940). Living costs are not included.