Human Resources Specialists pay in Oregon
In Oregon, the median pay for human resources specialists is $37.53 an hour ($78,060 a year). About 10,620 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($75,940). Oregon ranks 12th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for human resources specialists in Oregon
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.75 | $51,480 |
| 25% of workers | $30.20 | $62,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.53 | $78,060 |
| 75% of workers | $48.01 | $99,860 |
| 90% of workers | $60.71 | $126,280 |
Human Resources Specialists pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Salem | $80,270 | 1,070 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $80,100 | 7,610 |
| Bend | $76,190 | 530 |
| Albany | $73,850 | 210 |
| Corvallis | $70,420 | 210 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $69,390 | 730 |
| Medford | $67,540 | 430 |
| Grants Pass | $65,520 | 100 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (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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| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $79,150 |
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