Human Resources Specialists Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $65,770 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.62
10th percentile $47,570
90th percentile $95,550
Employed locally 650
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,570
    25th
    $57,100
    50th (median)
    $65,770
    75th
    $80,560
    90th
    $95,550

    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 Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$66,160
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$64,630
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$68,580
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$64,990
    Loan Officers$79,910
    Project Management Specialists$82,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Northwest Minnesota is $31.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Northwest Minnesota is 9.8% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,570 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,100.