Human Resources Specialists Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $67,180 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.30
10th percentile $46,920
90th percentile $107,220
Employed locally 5,120
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,920
    25th
    $55,620
    50th (median)
    $67,180
    75th
    $86,610
    90th
    $107,220

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 88% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 12% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,760
    Project Management Specialists $96,650
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,790
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $72,430
    Management Analysts $105,180
    Training and Development Specialists $67,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Milwaukee, WI is $32.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Milwaukee, WI is 7.9% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,920 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,620.