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HR Specialist Salary in Oklahoma

Median Annual in Oklahoma
$61,630/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.63/hr
▼ 19% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oklahoma

groups Employed in OK
9,370
public U.S. Median
$75,940
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$70,159 #41 of 51

HR Specialist pay in Oklahoma, explained

Human resources specialists in Oklahoma earn a median of $61,630 per year ($29.63 per hour), which is 19% below the national median of $75,940. Entry-level workers earn around $39,990, while the most experienced human resources specialists reach about $103,460. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oklahoma.

Is $61,630 good pay in Oklahoma?

Adjusted for Oklahoma's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $61,630 is worth about $70,159 in national buying power — ranking Oklahoma #41 for real pay (vs #48 on the sticker number).

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HR Specialist pay by experience in Oklahoma

Entry level (10th pct)
$39,990
$19.23/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$61,630
$29.63/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$103,460
$49.74/hr

HR Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OK
Oklahoma (here) $61,630 $70,159
Colorado $80,840 $78,446 −$19,210
Kansas $70,870 $78,685 −$9,240
Texas $68,920 $71,010 −$7,290
New Mexico $68,050 $73,797 −$6,420
Missouri $66,990 $73,764 −$5,360
Arkansas $55,010 $63,276 +$6,620

HR Specialist in Oklahoma: FAQ

How much do human resources specialists make in Oklahoma?

Human resources specialists in Oklahoma earn a median of $61,630 per year ($29.63 per hour), compared with $75,940 nationally.

Does Oklahoma pay human resources specialists well?

At $61,630, Oklahoma pays 19% below the national median for human resources specialists. An estimated 9,370 work in the state.

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