Human Resources Specialists Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $79,950 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.44
10th percentile $47,790
90th percentile $112,260
Employed locally 340
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,790
    25th
    $56,710
    50th (median)
    $79,950
    75th
    $94,270
    90th
    $112,260

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 116% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 16% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $78,910
    Kansas City, MO-KS $77,880
    Fairbanks-College, AK $75,090
    Manhattan, KS $74,960
    Topeka, KS $72,530
    Jacksonville, NC $70,190

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$63,850
    Accountants and Auditors$75,520
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$61,730
    Fundraisers$63,940
    Training and Development Specialists$56,580
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$61,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Lawrence, KS is $38.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Lawrence, KS is 9.7% above 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,790 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,710.