Human Resources Specialists Salary in Connecticut
The median for human resources specialists in Connecticut is $82,890 a year, somewhat above the national $75,940 (+9%); the state ranks 7th of 51 states by median. Human Resources Specialists earn 39% more than the median across all occupations in Connecticut ($59,690). Among neighbouring states, Massachusetts and New York pay more (up to $85,630 in Massachusetts) and Rhode Island pays less (down to $77,560 in Rhode Island). Connecticut employs 9,010 human resources specialists, 5.31 per 1,000 jobs, the 29th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.91 is close to the national share.
Connecticut vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Connecticut | Hourly | $24.52 | $30.52 | $39.85 | $51.58 | $64.81 | $43.31 | 9,010 | 5.31 | 0.91 |
| Annual | $51,000 | $63,480 | $82,890 | $107,280 | $134,810 | $90,080 | ||||
| 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
- 7th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 29th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.91
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.31
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Connecticut'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 Connecticut
5 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Connecticut 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $41.13 | $85,550 | $55,430 | $147,700 | 2,350 | 5.81 | 0.99 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $39.86 | $82,920 | $50,610 | $132,790 | 3,460 | 5.77 | 0.98 |
| New Haven, CT | $39.67 | $82,510 | $51,990 | $130,530 | 1,230 | 4.38 | 0.75 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $38.39 | $79,850 | $49,730 | $129,610 | 710 | 4.43 | 0.76 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $36.93 | $76,810 | $49,040 | $126,830 | 440 | 3.48 | 0.59 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $36.66 | $76,260 | $48,440 | $120,480 | 250 | 3.75 | 0.64 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $39.85 | $82,890 | 9,010 | 0.91 |
| Massachusetts | $41.17 | $85,630 | 27,300 | 1.28 |
| New York | $40.57 | $84,380 | 54,610 | 0.96 |
| Rhode Island | $37.29 | $77,560 | 3,320 | 1.13 |
See the national page for Human Resources Specialists (every state ranked) and the Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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.