Human Resources Specialists Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $64,500 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.01
10th percentile $44,990
90th percentile $99,120
Employed locally 430
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,990
    25th
    $53,490
    50th (median)
    $64,500
    75th
    $78,350
    90th
    $99,120

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,960
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $78,040
    Winchester, VA-WV $77,040
    Madison, WI $75,250
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $72,670
    Sheboygan, WI $72,080

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,150
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,670
    Project Management Specialists $97,950
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $67,480
    Training and Development Specialists $59,200
    Management Analysts $98,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Eau Claire, WI is $31.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.84 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Eau Claire, WI is 11.5% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,990 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,490.