Human Resources Specialists Salary in Muncie, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muncie, IN

Median annual salary $59,570 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.64
10th percentile $38,870
90th percentile $98,340
Employed locally 190
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,870
    25th
    $47,940
    50th (median)
    $59,570
    75th
    $75,940
    90th
    $98,340

    Muncie economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 105% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 5% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $97,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Washington $83,230
    Salinas, CA $79,240
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,960
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $78,610

    Related occupations in Muncie, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $69,080
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,770
    Loan Officers $68,490
    Compliance Officers $58,710
    Project Management Specialists $80,210
    Training and Development Specialists $56,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Muncie, IN is $28.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Muncie, IN is 18.3% 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 Muncie?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,870 per year in Muncie, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,940.