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

HR Specialist Salary in Ohio

Median Annual in Ohio
$70,180/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$33.74/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Ohio

groups Employed in OH
33,500
public U.S. Median
$75,940
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$75,646 #20 of 51

HR Specialist pay in Ohio, explained

Human resources specialists in Ohio earn a median of $70,180 per year ($33.74 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $75,940. Entry-level workers earn around $45,950, while the most experienced human resources specialists reach about $118,340. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Ohio.

Is $70,180 good pay in Ohio?

Adjusted for Ohio's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $70,180 is worth about $75,646 in national buying power — ranking Ohio #20 for real pay (vs #30 on the sticker number).

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HR Specialist pay by experience in Ohio

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,950
$22.09/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$70,180
$33.74/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$118,340
$56.89/hr

HR Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OH
Ohio (here) $70,180 $75,646
Pennsylvania $70,450 $72,203 −$270
Michigan $69,520 $72,253 +$660
Kentucky $69,010 $76,543 +$1,170
West Virginia $66,860 $74,706 +$3,320
Indiana $65,600 $70,289 +$4,580

HR Specialist in Ohio: FAQ

How much do human resources specialists make in Ohio?

Human resources specialists in Ohio earn a median of $70,180 per year ($33.74 per hour), compared with $75,940 nationally.

Does Ohio pay human resources specialists well?

At $70,180, Ohio pays 8% below the national median for human resources specialists. An estimated 33,500 work in the state.

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