Human Resources Specialists pay in Lancaster

In Lancaster (PA), the median pay for human resources specialists is $31.89 an hour ($66,330 a year). About 1,200 people work in this job there.

$31.89Median hourly pay
$56,830–$81,840Middle half of workers, yearly
1,200People in this job in Lancaster (PA)

That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($75,940). It is 6% lower than the Pennsylvania median ($70,450).

Pay range for human resources specialists in Lancaster (PA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.40$46,590
25% of workers$27.32$56,830
Half of workers (median)$31.89$66,330
75% of workers$39.35$81,840
90% of workers$50.36$104,750

Human Resources Specialists pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington$76,70016,000
Lebanon$75,320310
York-Hanover$74,350980
Chambersburg$71,800260
Harrisburg-Carlisle$70,1402,640
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton$70,0401,720
Reading$69,410940
Lancaster (this page)$66,3301,200
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre$65,3601,130
Pittsburgh$65,2606,280
State College$64,220260
Altoona$63,910310
Gettysburg$62,600120
Williamsport$61,940220
Erie$60,860540
Johnstown$59,120190

Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for human resources specialists

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 73,700 openings a year (BLS)

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Project Management Specialists$95,820

Other job titles for this job

HR CoordinatorBusiness Intelligence EngineerCareer Development SpecialistCareer Development TechnicianCareer SpecialistCertification SpecialistRecruiterCorporate RecruiterCredentialing CoordinatorCredentialing SpecialistCredentials SpecialistEmployee Advisor

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.