Human Resources Specialists Salary in Barnstable Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Barnstable Town, MA

Median annual salary $79,470 +9% vs national
Median hourly $38.21
10th percentile $54,120
90th percentile $125,250
Employed locally 380
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,120
    25th
    $61,680
    50th (median)
    $79,470
    75th
    $97,570
    90th
    $125,250

    Barnstable Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 84% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    District of Columbia $102,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Lexington Park, MD $97,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $89,860

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $88,050
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $83,930
    Massachusetts $81,960
    Maryland $81,140
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $80,070
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $79,910

    Related occupations in Barnstable Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $85,230
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $72,630
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,080
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $71,660
    Management Analysts $102,940
    Project Management Specialists $103,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Barnstable Town?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Barnstable Town, MA is $38.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.15 or more per hour.

    Is Barnstable Town above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Barnstable Town, MA is 9% above the national median of $72,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Human Resources Specialists in Barnstable Town?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $54,120 per year in Barnstable Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,680.