Human Resources Specialists salary
in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- Middle 50%
- $68,650–$121,700
- vs U.S. median
- +19%
- Metro rank
- #8 of 466
Human Resources Specialists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro earn a median of $90,270 a year, based on BLS estimates for 21,770 jobs (May 2025). That is 19% above the U.S. median of $75,940 and 5% above the MA statewide median of $85,630. It ranks #8 of 466 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE21,770 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Human Resources Specialists pay in other MA metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $80,770 |
| Springfield, MA | $77,740 |
| Worcester, MA | $77,290 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $76,020 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $74,210 |
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Questions
What is the average Human Resources Specialists salary in Boston?
The BLS median is $90,270 a year (May 2025). Half of the 21,770 jobs pay between $68,650 and $121,700. The 10th percentile is $58,280 and the 90th is $146,660.
Is Boston a high-paying metro for Human Resources Specialists?
That is 19% above the U.S. median of $75,940 and 5% above the MA statewide median of $85,630. It ranks #8 of 466 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Human Resources Specialists make an hour in Boston?
About $43.40 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $90,270 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $33.00–$58.51 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.