Human Resources Specialists Salary in Bloomington, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IL

Median annual salary $69,550 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $33.44
10th percentile $47,720
90th percentile $133,800
Employed locally 450
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,720
    25th
    $58,250
    50th (median)
    $69,550
    75th
    $98,310
    90th
    $133,800

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,329 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 89% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 11% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    District of Columbia $102,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Lexington Park, MD $97,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $89,860

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $86,650
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $81,280
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $79,630
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $79,120
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $77,860
    Charlottesville, VA $77,340

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Insurance Underwriters $73,490
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $75,000
    Financial and Investment Analysts $100,480
    Accountants and Auditors $74,820
    Management Analysts $107,600
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $92,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Bloomington?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Bloomington, IL is $33.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.61 or more per hour.

    Is Bloomington above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Bloomington, IL is 4.6% below the national median of $72,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Human Resources Specialists in Bloomington?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,720 per year in Bloomington, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,250.