Human Resources Specialists salary
in Portland-South Portland, ME
- Middle 50%
- $60,940–$95,320
- vs U.S. median
- +3%
- Metro rank
- #54 of 466
Human Resources Specialists in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro earn a median of $78,100 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,310 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% above the U.S. median of $75,940 and 9% above the ME statewide median of $71,630. It ranks #54 of 466 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,310 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Human Resources Specialists pay in other ME metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $68,320 |
| Bangor, ME | $63,900 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $58,240 |
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What is the average Human Resources Specialists salary in Portland?
The BLS median is $78,100 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,310 jobs pay between $60,940 and $95,320. The 10th percentile is $48,060 and the 90th is $112,260.
Is Portland a high-paying metro for Human Resources Specialists?
That is 3% above the U.S. median of $75,940 and 9% above the ME statewide median of $71,630. It ranks #54 of 466 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Human Resources Specialists make an hour in Portland?
About $37.55 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $78,100 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $29.30–$45.83 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.