Human Resources Specialists Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $62,250 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.93
10th percentile $41,100
90th percentile $96,610
Employed locally 250
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,100
    25th
    $51,440
    50th (median)
    $62,250
    75th
    $78,040
    90th
    $96,610

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 98% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 2% 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 Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$74,250
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$62,790
    Project Management Specialists$80,950
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$55,220
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$67,670
    Compliance Officers$80,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Muskegon, MI is $29.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Muskegon, MI is 14.6% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,100 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,440.