Human Resources Specialists Salary in Oregon
The median for human resources specialists in Oregon is $78,060 a year, somewhat above the national $75,940 (+3%); the state ranks 12th of 51 states by median. Human Resources Specialists earn 37% more than the median across all occupations in Oregon ($57,000). Among neighbouring states, Washington and California pay more (up to $84,550 in Washington) and Nevada and Idaho pay less (down to $64,990 in Idaho). Oregon employs 10,620 human resources specialists, 5.40 per 1,000 jobs, the 26th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.92 is close to the national share.
Oregon vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Oregon | Hourly | $24.75 | $30.20 | $37.53 | $48.01 | $60.71 | $40.65 | 10,620 | 5.40 | 0.92 |
| Annual | $51,480 | $62,820 | $78,060 | $99,860 | $126,280 | $84,550 | ||||
| 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
- 12th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 26th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.92
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.40
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Oregon'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 Oregon
8 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Oregon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem, OR | $38.59 | $80,270 | $53,380 | $112,850 | 1,070 | 5.68 | 0.97 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $38.51 | $80,100 | $54,780 | $133,570 | 7,610 | 6.29 | 1.07 |
| Bend, OR | $36.63 | $76,190 | $51,810 | $115,260 | 530 | 4.87 | 0.83 |
| Albany, OR | $35.50 | $73,850 | $48,880 | $109,370 | 210 | 4.37 | 0.74 |
| Corvallis, OR | $33.86 | $70,420 | $49,720 | $115,200 | 210 | 5.43 | 0.93 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $33.36 | $69,390 | $47,510 | $104,750 | 730 | 4.65 | 0.79 |
| Medford, OR | $32.47 | $67,540 | $49,360 | $108,180 | 430 | 4.77 | 0.81 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $31.50 | $65,520 | $49,540 | $99,250 | 100 | 3.15 | 0.54 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $34.52 | $71,800 | $49,960 | $111,550 | 400 | 3.53 | 0.60 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $33.29 | $69,240 | $47,480 | $99,340 | 190 | 3.70 | 0.63 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $33.04 | $68,710 | $46,040 | $112,660 | 220 | 2.97 | 0.51 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $37.53 | $78,060 | 10,620 | 0.92 |
| California | $40.14 | $83,500 | 104,000 | 0.97 |
| Idaho | $31.25 | $64,990 | 3,930 | 0.78 |
| Nevada | $34.43 | $71,610 | 6,520 | 0.72 |
| Washington | $40.65 | $84,550 | 22,770 | 1.09 |
See the national page for Human Resources Specialists (every state ranked) and the Oregon 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 Oregon 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.