Human Resources Specialists salary
in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Middle 50%
- $63,750–$106,170
- vs U.S. median
- +9%
- Metro rank
- #17 of 466
Human Resources Specialists in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro earn a median of $82,920 a year, based on BLS estimates for 3,460 jobs (May 2025). That is 9% above the U.S. median of $75,940 and in line with the CT statewide median of $82,890. It ranks #17 of 466 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE3,460 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Human Resources Specialists pay in other CT metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $85,550 |
| New Haven, CT | $82,510 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $79,850 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $76,810 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $76,260 |
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Questions
What is the average Human Resources Specialists salary in Hartford?
The BLS median is $82,920 a year (May 2025). Half of the 3,460 jobs pay between $63,750 and $106,170. The 10th percentile is $50,610 and the 90th is $132,790.
Is Hartford a high-paying metro for Human Resources Specialists?
That is 9% above the U.S. median of $75,940 and in line with the CT statewide median of $82,890. It ranks #17 of 466 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Human Resources Specialists make an hour in Hartford?
About $39.87 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $82,920 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $30.65–$51.04 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.