Human Resources Specialists Salary in Massachusetts

Human resources specialists in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $96,840 a year) and the least in Pittsfield ($80,320), across the 6 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the human resources specialists average at $95,400 and the median at $85,630 for 27,300 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $81,990.

Human Resources Specialists average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$96,840
Amherst$87,070
Worcester$86,180
Barnstable$85,590
Springfield$82,160
Pittsfield$80,320

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$96,840	$90,270	$68,650	$72,435	108
Amherst	$87,070	$80,770	$64,230	$66,050	100
Worcester	$86,180	$77,290	$61,860	$65,469	103
Barnstable	$85,590	$76,020	$58,750	$65,083	98
Springfield	$82,160	$77,740	$61,680	$62,842	96
Pittsfield	$80,320	$74,210	$60,540	$61,639	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Human Resources Specialists salary in other states

Human Resources Specialists salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-1071.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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