Human Resources Specialists Salary in Massachusetts
Human Resources Specialists in Massachusetts earn a median of $85,630 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $85,630
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($75,940)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 27,300
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,500; the top 10% earn over $145,130. Nationally the range is $47,180 to $128,720.
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- Human Resources Managers$181,780 median in Massachusetts
- Labor Relations Specialists$111,260 median in Massachusetts
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$55,840 median in Massachusetts
- Compliance Managers$182,950 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$95,890 median in Massachusetts
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$82,650 median in Massachusetts
Human Resources Specialists pay in Massachusetts
How much do human resources specialists make in Massachusetts?
The median is $85,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,500 and the top 10% earn over $145,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for human resources specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+13% vs. the national median of $75,940). Living costs are not included.