Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Human Resources Specialists

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1District of Columbia$110,970
  2. 2Massachusetts$85,630
  3. 3Washington$84,550
  4. 4New York$84,380
  5. 5Maryland$83,910
  6. 6California$83,500
  7. 7Connecticut$82,890
  8. 8Virginia$82,090
  9. 9Colorado$80,840
  10. 10New Jersey$80,690
  11. 11Minnesota$78,760
  12. 12Oregon$78,060
  13. 13Vermont$77,800
  14. 14Delaware$77,700
  15. 15Rhode Island$77,560