Human Resources Specialists pay in New Haven

In New Haven (CT), the median pay for human resources specialists is $39.67 an hour ($82,510 a year). About 1,230 people work in this job there.

$39.67Median hourly pay
$63,180–$109,400Middle half of workers, yearly
1,230People in this job in New Haven (CT)

That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($75,940). It is about the same as the Connecticut median ($82,890).

Pay range for human resources specialists in New Haven (CT)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$25.00$51,990
25% of workers$30.37$63,180
Half of workers (median)$39.67$82,510
75% of workers$52.60$109,400
90% of workers$62.76$130,530

Human Resources Specialists pay in Connecticut metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury$85,5502,350
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford$82,9203,460
New Haven (this page)$82,5101,230
Waterbury-Shelton$79,850710
Norwich-New London-Willimantic$76,810440

Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for human resources specialists

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 73,700 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in New Haven (CT)

JobMedian yearly pay
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$74,790
Project Management Specialists$103,710
Management Analysts$83,190

Other job titles for this job

HR CoordinatorBusiness Intelligence EngineerCareer Development SpecialistCareer Development TechnicianCareer SpecialistCertification SpecialistRecruiterCorporate RecruiterCredentialing CoordinatorCredentialing SpecialistCredentials SpecialistEmployee Advisor

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.