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Salary · Massachusetts · BLS OEWS May 2024

Human Resources Specialists Salary in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, human resources specialists earn a median of $81,960 per year.

Median (Massachusetts)
$81,960
Bottom 10%
$51,980
Top 10%
$140,550
Employed in Massachusetts
25,490

How Massachusetts compares

Refit analysis ·In Massachusetts, human resources specialists earn a median of $81,960 — 12% above the national median of $72,910. Locally the range runs $51,980 to $140,550. About 25,490 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Massachusetts ranks #3 of 53 states for human resources specialists pay — roughly the 96th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (District of Columbia, $102,500) by 25%. State employment of about 25,490 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$72,910
US bottom 10%
$45,440
US top 10%
$126,540

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Writing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Learning
  • Learning Strategies
  • Monitoring

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