Human Resources Specialists Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $62,830 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.21
10th percentile $45,910
90th percentile $95,590
Employed locally 590
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,910
    25th
    $51,710
    50th (median)
    $62,830
    75th
    $78,980
    90th
    $95,590

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 94% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 6% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $86,650
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $81,280
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $79,630
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $79,120
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $77,860
    Charlottesville, VA $77,340

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $70,050
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $61,320
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $70,670
    Project Management Specialists $78,480
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,750
    Training and Development Specialists $53,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Rockford, IL is $30.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Rockford, IL is 13.8% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,910 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,710.