How much does a human resources specialist make in Massachusetts?
$85,630a year
Median yearly pay for human resources specialists in Massachusetts. That is $41.17 an hour or $7,136 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.17
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 27,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,500Median: $85,630Highest 10%: $145,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,500 | $27.64 | |
| 25th | $67,050 | $32.24 | |
| Median | $85,630 | $41.17 | |
| 75th | $115,100 | $55.32 | |
| 90th | $145,100 | $69.77 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $90,270 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $80,770 |
| Springfield, MA | $77,740 |
| Worcester, MA | $77,290 |
| Providence, RI | $76,930 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $76,020 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $74,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for human resources specialists.
| 1. District of Columbia | $111,000 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $85,630 |
| 3. Washington | $84,550 |
| 4. New York | $84,380 |
| 5. Maryland | $83,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources specialist make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $41.17 ($85,630 a year).
Do human resources specialists make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $85,630 against $75,940 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for human resources specialist pay?
Massachusetts ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays human resources specialists the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $90,270 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.