Human Resources Specialists Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $65,440 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.46
10th percentile $46,800
90th percentile $95,490
Employed locally 500
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,800
    25th
    $55,330
    50th (median)
    $65,440
    75th
    $81,060
    90th
    $95,490

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 101% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 1% above 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 Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $64,620
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,270
    Training and Development Specialists $63,980
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $70,130
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,960
    Project Management Specialists $82,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Champaign, IL is $31.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Champaign, IL is 10.2% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,800 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,330.