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Put up to three jobs side by side. Pay and jobs are for Greater Boston, growth is for Massachusetts, and entry requirements are typical for the U.S.

Side-by-side comparison of Human Resources Specialists, Compliance Officers
Measure
Median pay, Greater Boston$90,270$103,940Higher
Hourly median$43.40/hr$49.97/hr
Middle half of workers earn$68,650 – $121,700$80,640 – $131,430
Jobs in Greater Boston21,770Higher10,920
Massachusetts change 2024–34+5.4%Higher+3.0%
Massachusetts openings a year2,160Higher900
Typical U.S. entry educationBachelor's degreeBachelor's degree
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingNoneModerate-term on-the-job training
AI exposure93Higher69HigherLower
Observed AI use todaySubstantialSome
Programs near Boston94More49

Tags mark the higher pay, jobs, growth and openings, the lower AI exposure, and the most programs. Education, experience and training are not ranked.

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