DOL Median (Cambridge, MA)
$57,300
vs National
-4.5%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$39,113
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$57,300
-4.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Human Resources Specialists in Cambridge, MA earns $57,300 in nominal terms, which is 4.5% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $39,113 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Cambridge, MA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | $96,000 | 2 |
| Fortira, Inc. | $90,000 | 3 |
| QUANTTUS, INC. | $70,000 | 1 |
| IGATE Solutions LLC | $60,000 | 18 |
| BOSTON INNOVATION GATEWAY | $48,464 | 1 |
| HireMinds LLC | $48,000 | 4 |
| CLOUDFOUNTAIN INC. | $46,000 | 1 |
| Randstad Professionals US, LLC | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Human Resources Specialists make in Cambridge, MA?
The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Cambridge, MA is $57,300 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Cambridge, MA a good place to work as a Human Resources Specialists?
A Human Resources Specialists in Cambridge, MA earns 4.5% less than the national median of $60,000, or $39,113 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.