Human Resources Specialists Salary in Pennsylvania
Human Resources Specialists in Pennsylvania earn a median of $70,450 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $70,450
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($75,940)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 36,960
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,610; the top 10% earn over $119,850. Nationally the range is $47,180 to $128,720.
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Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Human Resources Managers$133,060 median in Pennsylvania
- Labor Relations Specialists$91,320 median in Pennsylvania
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$48,800 median in Pennsylvania
- Compliance Managers$131,600 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$70,640 median in Pennsylvania
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$75,270 median in Pennsylvania
Human Resources Specialists pay in Pennsylvania
How much do human resources specialists make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $70,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,610 and the top 10% earn over $119,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for human resources specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $75,940). Living costs are not included.