Human Resources Specialists Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $67,720 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.56
10th percentile $48,630
90th percentile $106,370
Employed locally 440
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,630
    25th
    $56,670
    50th (median)
    $67,720
    75th
    $83,470
    90th
    $106,370

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 91% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 9% 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 Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $66,920
    Accountants and Auditors $72,470
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,690
    Project Management Specialists $83,120
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,760
    Management Analysts $83,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Iowa City, IA is $32.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.63 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Iowa City, IA is 7.1% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,630 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,670.