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Human Resources Specialists in New York earned a median of $84,380 a year ($40.57 an hour) in May 2025, 11% above the national median of $75,940; 54,610 were employed there, ranking #4 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $84,380 | $75,940 |
| Mean annual wage | $95,040 | $81,990 |
| Median hourly wage | $40.57 | $36.51 |
| 10th percentile | $56,040 | $47,180 |
| 25th percentile | $65,260 | $58,610 |
| 75th percentile | $118,380 | $99,380 |
| 90th percentile | $149,990 | $128,720 |
| Employment | 54,610 | 912,430 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 5.637 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.96 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.