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

HR Specialist Salary in Maine

Median Annual in Maine
$71,630/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$34.44/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Maine

groups Employed in ME
3,020
public U.S. Median
$75,940
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$73,807 #27 of 51

HR Specialist pay in Maine, explained

Human resources specialists in Maine earn a median of $71,630 per year ($34.44 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $75,940. Entry-level workers earn around $45,850, while the most experienced human resources specialists reach about $105,840. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Maine.

Is $71,630 good pay in Maine?

Adjusted for Maine's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $71,630 is worth about $73,807 in national buying power — ranking Maine #27 for real pay (vs #22 on the sticker number).

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HR Specialist pay by experience in Maine

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,850
$22.04/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$71,630
$34.44/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$105,840
$50.88/hr

HR Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ME
Maine (here) $71,630 $73,807
New Hampshire $70,840 $68,007 +$790

HR Specialist in Maine: FAQ

How much do human resources specialists make in Maine?

Human resources specialists in Maine earn a median of $71,630 per year ($34.44 per hour), compared with $75,940 nationally.

Does Maine pay human resources specialists well?

At $71,630, Maine pays 6% below the national median for human resources specialists. An estimated 3,020 work in the state.

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