verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

HR Specialist Salary in Delaware

Median Annual in Delaware
$77,700/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.36/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Delaware

groups Employed in DE
2,720
public U.S. Median
$75,940
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$77,849 #13 of 51

HR Specialist pay in Delaware, explained

Human resources specialists in Delaware earn a median of $77,700 per year ($37.36 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $75,940. Entry-level workers earn around $50,960, while the most experienced human resources specialists reach about $132,030. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Delaware.

Is $77,700 good pay in Delaware?

Adjusted for Delaware's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $77,700 is worth about $77,849 in national buying power — ranking Delaware #13 for real pay (vs #14 on the sticker number).

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HR Specialist pay by experience in Delaware

Entry level (10th pct)
$50,960
$24.50/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$77,700
$37.36/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$132,030
$63.48/hr

HR Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DE
Delaware (here) $77,700 $77,849
Maryland $83,910 $79,946 −$6,210
New Jersey $80,690 $74,160 −$2,990
Pennsylvania $70,450 $72,203 +$7,250

HR Specialist in Delaware: FAQ

How much do human resources specialists make in Delaware?

Human resources specialists in Delaware earn a median of $77,700 per year ($37.36 per hour), compared with $75,940 nationally.

Does Delaware pay human resources specialists well?

At $77,700, Delaware pays 2% above the national median for human resources specialists. An estimated 2,720 work in the state.

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