Human Resources Specialists Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $61,570 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.60
10th percentile $41,640
90th percentile $96,020
Employed locally 440
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,640
    25th
    $52,530
    50th (median)
    $61,570
    75th
    $71,930
    90th
    $96,020

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 81% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 19% 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 Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $66,600
    Logisticians $93,480
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,210
    Project Management Specialists $99,330
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $59,570
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $82,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Dubuque, IA is $29.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Dubuque, IA is 15.6% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,640 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,530.