Human Resources Specialists pay in Maryland
In Maryland, the median pay for human resources specialists is $40.34 an hour ($83,910 a year). About 15,530 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($75,940). Maryland ranks 5th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for human resources specialists in Maryland
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.16 | $54,410 |
| 25% of workers | $31.14 | $64,760 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.34 | $83,910 |
| 75% of workers | $53.62 | $111,530 |
| 90% of workers | $67.02 | $139,400 |
Human Resources Specialists pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park | $98,170 | 330 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $82,380 | 7,930 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $77,730 | 510 |
| Salisbury | $67,640 | 230 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for human resources specialists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 73,700 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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