Human Resources Specialists Salary in Vermont
The median for human resources specialists in Vermont is $77,800 a year, somewhat above the national $75,940 (+2%); the state ranks 13th of 51 states by median. Human Resources Specialists earn 38% more than the median across all occupations in Vermont ($56,390). Among neighbouring states, Massachusetts and New York pay more (up to $85,630 in Massachusetts) and New Hampshire pays less (down to $70,840 in New Hampshire). Vermont employs 1,270 human resources specialists, 4.19 per 1,000 jobs, the 50th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.71 means it is less common in Vermont than nationally.
Vermont vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Vermont | Hourly | $26.69 | $30.72 | $37.40 | $44.85 | $54.85 | $38.83 | 1,270 | 4.19 | 0.71 |
| Annual | $55,510 | $63,900 | $77,800 | $93,300 | $114,090 | $80,760 | ||||
| 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
- 13th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 50th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.71
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.19
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Vermont'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 Vermont
1 metropolitan area and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Vermont 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $37.94 | $78,920 | $58,410 | $111,530 | 600 | 5.02 | 0.86 |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $37.34 | $77,670 | $52,490 | $118,040 | 270 | 3.13 | 0.53 |
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $35.95 | $74,770 | $54,600 | $107,430 | 360 | 3.97 | 0.68 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $37.40 | $77,800 | 1,270 | 0.71 |
| Massachusetts | $41.17 | $85,630 | 27,300 | 1.28 |
| New Hampshire | $34.06 | $70,840 | 4,270 | 1.07 |
| New York | $40.57 | $84,380 | 54,610 | 0.96 |
See the national page for Human Resources Specialists (every state ranked) and the Vermont 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 Vermont 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.