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

HR Specialist Salary in Oregon

Median Annual in Oregon
$78,060/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.53/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oregon

groups Employed in OR
10,620
public U.S. Median
$75,940
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$75,522 #21 of 51

HR Specialist pay in Oregon, explained

Human resources specialists in Oregon earn a median of $78,060 per year ($37.53 per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $75,940. Entry-level workers earn around $51,480, while the most experienced human resources specialists reach about $126,280. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oregon.

Is $78,060 good pay in Oregon?

Adjusted for Oregon's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $78,060 is worth about $75,522 in national buying power — ranking Oregon #21 for real pay (vs #12 on the sticker number).

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HR Specialist pay by experience in Oregon

Entry level (10th pct)
$51,480
$24.75/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$78,060
$37.53/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$126,280
$60.71/hr

HR Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OR
Oregon (here) $78,060 $75,522
Washington $84,550 $79,009 −$6,490
California $83,500 $75,415 −$5,440
Nevada $71,610 $71,625 +$6,450
Idaho $64,990 $68,057 +$13,070

HR Specialist in Oregon: FAQ

How much do human resources specialists make in Oregon?

Human resources specialists in Oregon earn a median of $78,060 per year ($37.53 per hour), compared with $75,940 nationally.

Does Oregon pay human resources specialists well?

At $78,060, Oregon pays 3% above the national median for human resources specialists. An estimated 10,620 work in the state.

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