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HR Specialist Salary in Vermont

Median Annual in Vermont
$77,800/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.40/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Vermont

groups Employed in VT
1,270
public U.S. Median
$75,940
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$79,422 #8 of 51

HR Specialist pay in Vermont, explained

Human resources specialists in Vermont earn a median of $77,800 per year ($37.40 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $75,940. Entry-level workers earn around $55,510, while the most experienced human resources specialists reach about $114,090. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Vermont.

Is $77,800 good pay in Vermont?

Adjusted for Vermont's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $77,800 is worth about $79,422 in national buying power — ranking Vermont #8 for real pay (vs #13 on the sticker number).

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HR Specialist pay by experience in Vermont

Entry level (10th pct)
$55,510
$26.69/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$77,800
$37.40/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$114,090
$54.85/hr

HR Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VT
Vermont (here) $77,800 $79,422
Massachusetts $85,630 $80,969 −$7,830
New York $84,380 $78,187 −$6,580
New Hampshire $70,840 $68,007 +$6,960

HR Specialist in Vermont: FAQ

How much do human resources specialists make in Vermont?

Human resources specialists in Vermont earn a median of $77,800 per year ($37.40 per hour), compared with $75,940 nationally.

Does Vermont pay human resources specialists well?

At $77,800, Vermont pays 2% above the national median for human resources specialists. An estimated 1,270 work in the state.

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