Human Resources Specialists salary
in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH
- Middle 50%
- $55,010–$93,000
- vs U.S. median
- -9%
- Metro rank
- #193 of 466
Human Resources Specialists in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro earn a median of $69,030 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,160 jobs (May 2025). That is 9% below the U.S. median of $75,940 and 2% below the OH statewide median of $70,180. It ranks #193 of 466 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,160 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Human Resources Specialists pay in other OH metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $75,440 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $73,010 |
| Cleveland, OH | $70,900 |
| Akron, OH | $69,900 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $69,520 |
| Toledo, OH | $67,200 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $64,840 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $63,610 |
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Questions
What is the average Human Resources Specialists salary in Dayton?
The BLS median is $69,030 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,160 jobs pay between $55,010 and $93,000. The 10th percentile is $45,560 and the 90th is $119,890.
Is Dayton a high-paying metro for Human Resources Specialists?
That is 9% below the U.S. median of $75,940 and 2% below the OH statewide median of $70,180. It ranks #193 of 466 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Human Resources Specialists make an hour in Dayton?
About $33.19 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $69,030 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $26.45–$44.71 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.