Human Resources Specialists pay in Rhode Island

In Rhode Island, the median pay for human resources specialists is $37.29 an hour ($77,560 a year). About 3,320 people work in this job there.

$37.29Median hourly pay
$62,180–$97,210Middle half of workers, yearly
3,320People in this job in Rhode Island

That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($75,940). Rhode Island ranks 15th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for human resources specialists in Rhode Island

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$24.65$51,270
25% of workers$29.90$62,180
Half of workers (median)$37.29$77,560
75% of workers$46.74$97,210
90% of workers$61.66$128,250

Human Resources Specialists pay in Rhode Island metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Providence-Warwick$76,9304,180

Rhode Island unemployment rate: 3.7% (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)

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Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$86,520
Training and Development Specialists$75,910
Fundraisers$75,410
Compliance Officers$87,620

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.