Human Resources Specialists Salary in Northeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $72,600 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $34.91
10th percentile $52,050
90th percentile $104,100
Employed locally 150
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,050
    25th
    $59,640
    50th (median)
    $72,600
    75th
    $83,930
    90th
    $104,100

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $68,380
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,960
    Loan Officers $74,160
    Compliance Officers $92,750
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,090
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $69,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Northeast Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Northeast Minnesota is $34.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.65 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Minnesota above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Northeast Minnesota is 0.4% 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 Northeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $52,050 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,640.