Human Resources Specialists Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $71,460 -2% vs national
Median hourly $34.36
10th percentile $48,480
90th percentile $99,830
Employed locally 220
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,480
    25th
    $58,390
    50th (median)
    $71,460
    75th
    $84,850
    90th
    $99,830

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 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
    Rochester, MN $83,130
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,960
    St. Cloud, MN $72,250
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $66,700
    Duluth, MN-WI $66,390
    Fargo, ND-MN $65,880

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,890
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,940
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,980
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $72,540
    Project Management Specialists $78,840
    Loan Officers $93,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Mankato, MN is $34.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Mankato, MN is 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,480 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,390.