Human Resources Specialists Salary in Rhode Island
Human Resources Specialists in Rhode Island earn a median of $77,560 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,560
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($75,940)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,320
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,270; the top 10% earn over $128,250. Nationally the range is $47,180 to $128,720.
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Similar jobs in Rhode Island
- Human Resources Managers$167,110 median in Rhode Island
- Labor Relations Specialists$88,030 median in Rhode Island
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$56,370 median in Rhode Island
- Compliance Managers$165,900 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$80,330 median in Rhode Island
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$77,820 median in Rhode Island
Human Resources Specialists pay in Rhode Island
How much do human resources specialists make in Rhode Island?
The median is $77,560 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,270 and the top 10% earn over $128,250. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for human resources specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $75,940). Living costs are not included.