Human Resources Specialist Salary in Pennsylvania
Recruits, screens, and interviews candidates, and manages employee relations and HR programs.
State Average
$68,914
across 18 metros
vs National Avg
-2.5%
national: $70,704
Metros Covered
18
6 above national avg
Highest Metro
$76,003
York-Hanover
All metro areas in Pennsylvania
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18 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York-Hanover, PAPA | $48K | $62K | $76K | $90K | $76K |
| Lebanon, PAPA | $49K | $62K | $74K | $86K | $74K |
| State College, PAPA | $49K | $61K | $73K | $84K | $73K |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PAPA | $48K | $60K | $71K | $83K | $71K |
| Reading, PAPA | $47K | $59K | $71K | $83K | $71K |
| Pittsburgh, PAPA | $46K | $58K | $71K | $83K | $71K |
| Chambersburg, PAPA | $45K | $58K | $70K | $83K | $70K |
| Lancaster, PAPA | $46K | $58K | $69K | $81K | $69K |
| Altoona, PAPA | $45K | $56K | $68K | $80K | $68K |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PAPA | $44K | $56K | $68K | $80K | $68K |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan areaPA | $42K | $55K | $68K | $80K | $68K |
| Gettysburg, PAPA | $45K | $56K | $67K | $78K | $67K |
| Erie, PAPA | $44K | $55K | $67K | $78K | $67K |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan areaPA | $43K | $55K | $67K | $79K | $67K |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan areaPA | $41K | $53K | $65K | $77K | $65K |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan areaPA | $43K | $54K | $65K | $76K | $65K |
| Johnstown, PAPA | $41K | $53K | $65K | $77K | $65K |
| Williamsport, PAPA | $43K | $53K | $64K | $74K | $64K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.