How much does a human resources specialist make in Rhode Island?
$77,560a year
Median yearly pay for human resources specialists in Rhode Island. That is $37.29 an hour or $6,463 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.29
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,270Median: $77,560Highest 10%: $128,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,270 | $24.65 | |
| 25th | $62,180 | $29.89 | |
| Median | $77,560 | $37.29 | |
| 75th | $97,210 | $46.74 | |
| 90th | $128,300 | $61.66 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $76,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for human resources specialists.
| 12. Oregon | $78,060 |
| 13. Vermont | $77,800 |
| 14. Delaware | $77,700 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $77,560 |
| 16. Alaska | $76,990 |
| 17. Illinois | $76,820 |
| 18. North Dakota | $75,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources specialist make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $37.29 ($77,560 a year).
Do human resources specialists make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $77,560 against $75,940 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for human resources specialist pay?
Rhode Island ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays human resources specialists the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $76,930 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.