Human Resources Specialists Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $68,390 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.88
10th percentile $45,570
90th percentile $103,030
Employed locally 1,460
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,570
    25th
    $56,910
    50th (median)
    $68,390
    75th
    $84,120
    90th
    $103,030

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 96% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 4% 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
    Minnesota $77,250
    Minot, ND $77,110
    Midland, MI $76,450
    Ann Arbor, MI $76,050
    Midland, TX $74,860

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,550
    Accountants and Auditors $77,600
    Project Management Specialists $93,420
    Management Analysts $78,420
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,500
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $75,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Lansing, MI is $32.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Lansing, MI is 6.2% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,570 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,910.