2023 Data

Human Resources Specialist Salary in Providence, RI

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey

Median Annual Salary

$68,424

1.1% vs national

Hourly Rate

$32.90

/hour

Jobs in Area

607

employed

Salary Range$45,569 - $95,862
10th %Median90th %

Human Resources Specialist Salary Range in Providence, RI

Annual Salary Range

$68k

$46k

10th percentile

$57k

25th

$83k

75th

$96k

90th percentile

Salary Breakdown by Percentile

PercentileAnnual SalaryHourly Rate
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$45,569$21.91
25th Percentile$57,317$27.56
Median (50th Percentile)$68,424$32.90
75th Percentile$82,733$39.78
90th Percentile (Top Earners)$95,862$46.09
Average (Mean)$73,778$35.47

Frequently Asked Questions

The average Human Resources Specialist salary in Providence, RI is $68,424 per year or $32.90 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 Providence-Warwick Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Last updated: 1/14/2026

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How Providence, RI Compares

vs National Average

$67,650

+1.1%

vs Rhode Island Average

$68,521

-0.1%

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

$64,673

-5.5%

Cost of living in Providence, RI is 5.8% above the national average.

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