SOC 13-1071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Human Resources Specialists — Lexington Park
Lexington Park, MD · 3 metro areas compared
In Lexington Park, MD the median wage for Human Resources Specialists reaches $98,170 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Lexington Park, MD the median wage for Human Resources Specialists reaches $98,170 a year. That is 29.3% more than the national median of $75,940. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $72,990 and $127,560. The lowest tenth earn under $59,590, while the highest tenth earn more than $158,600.
Employment stands at 330, or 4.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Baltimore leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $82,380. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 70th of 261 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,590 | −21.5% |
| 25th | $72,990 | −3.9% |
| Median (50th) | $98,170 | +29.3% |
| 75th | $127,560 | +68.0% |
| 90th | $158,600 | +108.8% |
| Mean | $104,240 | +37.3% |
Other metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore | $82,380 | 7,930 | |
| 2 | Hagerstown | $77,730 | 510 | |
| 3 | Salisbury | $67,640 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lexington Park run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $98,170 buys what $93,495 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 23.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$98,170as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$93,495US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $98,170 a year, 29.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,590 to $158,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 330 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Baltimore, at $82,380.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Human Resources Specialists in Lexington Park, MD?
The median annual wage is $98,170, or $47.20 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $75,940, so pay in Lexington Park, MD is 29.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lexington Park, MD earns more than $158,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,590 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Baltimore, at $82,380 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 330 jobs in this occupation in Lexington Park, MD. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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