Human Resources Specialist Salary in New Jersey
Based on 22K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$80,690
$38.793/hr
vs National Average
$72,641
+11.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$56K – $133K
22K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Human Resources Specialist in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $56,420 |
| 25th percentile | $65,890 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $80,690 |
| 75th percentile | $103,160 |
| 90th percentile | $132,770 |
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 |
| 2025 | $80,690 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,990 | $63,710 |
| 2023 | $78,640 | $66,356 |
| 2024 | $78,170 | $68,925 |
| 2025 | $80,690 | $72,641 |