Human Resources Specialist Salary in Boston, MA
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$78,018
Hourly Rate
$37.51
/hour
Jobs in Area
1,017
employed
Human Resources Specialist Salary Range in Boston, MA
Annual Salary Range
$49k
10th percentile
$63k
25th
$96k
75th
$111k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $49,494 | $23.80 |
| 25th Percentile | $62,773 | $30.18 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $78,018 | $37.51 |
| 75th Percentile | $96,140 | $46.22 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $110,917 | $53.33 |
| Average (Mean) | $82,850 | $39.83 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Human Resources Specialist salary in Boston, MA is $78,018 per year or $37.51 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How Boston, MA Compares
vs National Average
$67,650
vs Massachusetts Average
$69,708
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$52,573
Cost of living in Boston, MA is 48.4% above the national average.
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