Human Resources Specialists Salary in Decatur, IL

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

Median annual salary $62,820 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.20
10th percentile $44,650
90th percentile $102,110
Employed locally 140
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,650
    25th
    $51,080
    50th (median)
    $62,820
    75th
    $85,960
    90th
    $102,110

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 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 Decatur, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$101,950
    Accountants and Auditors$78,240
    Training and Development Specialists$35,680
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$67,490
    Logisticians$78,090
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$56,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Decatur, IL is $30.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Decatur, IL is 13.8% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,650 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,080.