Human Resources Specialists Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $61,680 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.66
10th percentile $48,730
90th percentile $108,160
Employed locally 760
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,730
    25th
    $51,850
    50th (median)
    $61,680
    75th
    $83,200
    90th
    $108,160

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 76% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 24% 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $63,010
    Rapid City, SD $62,410
    Gadsden, AL $49,830

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$79,650
    Management Analysts$79,740
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$65,220
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$74,240
    Loan Officers$78,510
    Project Management Specialists$83,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $29.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.27 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 15.4% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,730 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,850.