How much does a human resources specialist make in Oregon?
$78,060a year
Median yearly pay for human resources specialists in Oregon. That is $37.53 an hour or $6,505 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.53
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,480Median: $78,060Highest 10%: $126,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,480 | $24.75 | |
| 25th | $62,820 | $30.20 | |
| Median | $78,060 | $37.53 | |
| 75th | $99,860 | $48.01 | |
| 90th | $126,300 | $60.71 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salem, OR | $80,270 |
| Portland, OR | $80,100 |
| Bend, OR | $76,190 |
| Albany, OR | $73,850 |
| Corvallis, OR | $70,420 |
| Eugene, OR | $69,390 |
| Medford, OR | $67,540 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $65,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for human resources specialists.
| 9. Colorado | $80,840 |
| 10. New Jersey | $80,690 |
| 11. Minnesota | $78,760 |
| 12. Oregon | $78,060 |
| 13. Vermont | $77,800 |
| 14. Delaware | $77,700 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $77,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources specialist make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $37.53 ($78,060 a year).
Do human resources specialists make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $78,060 against $75,940 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Oregon rank for human resources specialist pay?
Oregon ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays human resources specialists the most?
Salem, OR, with a median of $80,270 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.