Human Resources Specialists Salary in Maine
Human Resources Specialists in Maine have a median of $71,630 a year, below the national $75,940 (−6%); the state ranks 22nd of 51 states by median. Human Resources Specialists earn 39% more than the median across all occupations in Maine ($51,430). Neighbouring New Hampshire pays less, with a median of $70,840. Maine employs 3,020 human resources specialists, 4.71 per 1,000 jobs, the 43rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.80 means it is less common in Maine than nationally.
Maine vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Maine | Hourly | $22.04 | $27.73 | $34.44 | $43.20 | $50.89 | $36.12 | 3,020 | 4.71 | 0.80 |
| Annual | $45,850 | $57,690 | $71,630 | $89,860 | $105,840 | $75,140 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $22.69 | $28.18 | $36.51 | $47.78 | $61.89 | $39.42 | 912,430 | – | – |
| Annual | $47,180 | $58,610 | $75,940 | $99,380 | $128,720 | $81,990 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 22nd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 43rd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.80
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.71
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Maine's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Maine
3 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Maine publish a row for human resources specialists, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $37.55 | $78,100 | $48,060 | $112,260 | 1,310 | 4.56 | 0.78 |
| Bangor, ME | $30.72 | $63,900 | $44,270 | $99,530 | 350 | 4.80 | 0.82 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $28.00 | $58,240 | $36,200 | $104,210 | 300 | 6.40 | 1.09 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $35.57 | $73,990 | $48,300 | $98,490 | 170 | 2.75 | 0.47 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $32.85 | $68,320 | $47,730 | $102,300 | 570 | 4.04 | 0.69 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $34.44 | $71,630 | 3,020 | 0.80 |
| New Hampshire | $34.06 | $70,840 | 4,270 | 1.07 |
See the national page for Human Resources Specialists (every state ranked) and the Maine wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Maine estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.