Human Resources Specialist Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median human resources specialist in the Buffalo area earns $74,510 a year ($35.82 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($75,940) and 12% below the New York State median ($84,380). Half of the 2,730 human resources specialists there earn between $59,750 and $94,990.
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,920 | $56,040 | $47,180 |
| 25th percentile | $59,750 | $65,260 | $58,610 |
| Median | $74,510 | $84,380 | $75,940 |
| 75th percentile | $94,990 | $118,380 | $99,380 |
| 90th percentile | $120,410 | $149,990 | $128,720 |
| Average | $79,180 | $95,040 | $81,990 |
| Jobs | 2,730 | 54,610 | 912,430 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 29th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for human resources specialist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($112,140).
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Check my payHuman resources specialist pay in other cities
- New York, NY: $89,780
- San Jose, CA: $112,140
- San Francisco, CA: $103,140
- Washington, DC: $100,830
- Seattle, WA: $92,770
- Boston, MA: $90,270
- Hartford, CT: $82,920
- Denver, CO: $82,550
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- Marketing Specialist: $75,990
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- Training Specialist: $65,000
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.