How much does a human resources specialist make in Connecticut?
$82,890a year
Median yearly pay for human resources specialists in Connecticut. That is $39.85 an hour or $6,908 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.85
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,000Median: $82,890Highest 10%: $134,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,000 | $24.52 | |
| 25th | $63,480 | $30.52 | |
| Median | $82,890 | $39.85 | |
| 75th | $107,300 | $51.58 | |
| 90th | $134,800 | $64.81 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $85,550 |
| Hartford, CT | $82,920 |
| New Haven, CT | $82,510 |
| Waterbury, CT | $79,850 |
| Norwich, CT | $76,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for human resources specialists.
| 4. New York | $84,380 |
| 5. Maryland | $83,910 |
| 6. California | $83,500 |
| 7. Connecticut | $82,890 |
| 8. Virginia | $82,090 |
| 9. Colorado | $80,840 |
| 10. New Jersey | $80,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources specialist make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $39.85 ($82,890 a year).
Do human resources specialists make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $82,890 against $75,940 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for human resources specialist pay?
Connecticut ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays human resources specialists the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $85,550 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.