Human Resources Specialists Salary in New Jersey
Human Resources Specialists in New Jersey earn a median of $80,690 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,690
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($75,940)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 21,690
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,420; the top 10% earn over $132,770. Nationally the range is $47,180 to $128,720.
States ranked near New Jersey
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- Compliance Managers$161,510 median in New Jersey (broader BLS group)
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- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$89,520 median in New Jersey
Human Resources Specialists pay in New Jersey
How much do human resources specialists make in New Jersey?
The median is $80,690 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,420 and the top 10% earn over $132,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for human resources specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $75,940). Living costs are not included.