Human Resources Specialists Salary in New Jersey

Human resources specialists in New Jersey earn the most in Trenton (average $86,760 a year) and the least in Vineland ($76,330), across the 3 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the human resources specialists average at $89,170 and the median at $80,690 for 21,690 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $81,990.

Human Resources Specialists average salary by city in New Jersey

Trenton$86,760
Atlantic City$80,080
Vineland$76,330

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Trenton	$86,760	$80,340	$63,080	$66,529	103
Atlantic City	$80,080	$77,380	$62,210	$62,255	99
Vineland	$76,330	$74,880	$61,900	$59,856	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions 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

More about pay in New Jersey

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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