Human Resources Specialists Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $61,460 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.55
10th percentile $41,970
90th percentile $101,010
Employed locally 740
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,970
    25th
    $50,200
    50th (median)
    $61,460
    75th
    $77,940
    90th
    $101,010

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 80% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 20% 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
    District of Columbia $102,500
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $84,180
    California $81,810
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $80,030
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,240

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,770
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,390
    Project Management Specialists $83,410
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $69,990
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,510
    Management Analysts $95,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Cedar Rapids, IA is $29.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.79 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 15.7% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,970 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,200.