Human Resources Specialists Salary in Massachusetts
The median for human resources specialists in Massachusetts is $85,630 a year, somewhat above the national $75,940 (+13%); the state ranks 2nd of 51 states by median. Human Resources Specialists earn 35% more than the median across all occupations in Massachusetts ($63,590). Massachusetts pays more than every neighbouring state: New York, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island and New Hampshire range from $70,840 in New Hampshire to $84,380 in New York. Massachusetts employs 27,300 human resources specialists, 7.50 per 1,000 jobs, the 11th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.28 means the occupation is more concentrated in Massachusetts than nationally.
Massachusetts vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Massachusetts | Hourly | $27.64 | $32.23 | $41.17 | $55.32 | $69.77 | $45.87 | 27,300 | 7.50 | 1.28 |
| Annual | $57,500 | $67,050 | $85,630 | $115,060 | $145,130 | $95,400 | ||||
| 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
- 2nd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 11th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.28
- Jobs per 1,000
- 7.50
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Massachusetts'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 Massachusetts
7 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Massachusetts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $43.40 | $90,270 | $58,280 | $146,660 | 21,770 | 8.05 | 1.37 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $38.83 | $80,770 | $52,420 | $132,970 | 310 | 4.78 | 0.81 |
| Springfield, MA | $37.37 | $77,740 | $51,820 | $121,940 | 1,030 | 5.11 | 0.87 |
| Worcester, MA | $37.16 | $77,290 | $51,360 | $128,250 | 2,050 | 5.85 | 1.00 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $36.99 | $76,930 | $51,210 | $125,600 | 4,180 | 5.85 | 1.00 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $36.55 | $76,020 | $55,550 | $141,760 | 400 | 4.20 | 0.72 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $35.68 | $74,210 | $49,850 | $119,660 | 290 | 5.16 | 0.88 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $38.00 | $79,030 | $53,720 | $127,270 | 160 | 3.77 | 0.64 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $41.17 | $85,630 | 27,300 | 1.28 |
| Connecticut | $39.85 | $82,890 | 9,010 | 0.91 |
| New Hampshire | $34.06 | $70,840 | 4,270 | 1.07 |
| New York | $40.57 | $84,380 | 54,610 | 0.96 |
| Rhode Island | $37.29 | $77,560 | 3,320 | 1.13 |
| Vermont | $37.40 | $77,800 | 1,270 | 0.71 |
See the national page for Human Resources Specialists (every state ranked) and the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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.