Human Resources Specialist Salary in New Jersey
Based on 23K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$78,170
$37.582/hr
vs National Average
$68,925
+13.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$52K – $130K
23K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Human Resources Specialist in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,400 |
| 25th percentile | $62,910 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $78,170 |
| 75th percentile | $101,540 |
| 90th percentile | $129,740 |
Historical Salary Trend — Human Resources Specialist in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,990 |
| 2023 | $78,640 |
| 2024 | $78,170 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,990 | $63,710 |
| 2023 | $78,640 | $66,356 |
| 2024 | $78,170 | $68,925 |