Human Resources Specialists Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $69,850 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.58
10th percentile $49,760
90th percentile $102,560
Employed locally 430
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,760
    25th
    $58,780
    50th (median)
    $69,850
    75th
    $81,470
    90th
    $102,560

    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 Southwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $71,840
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $68,970
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $69,000
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,740
    Loan Officers $78,890
    Project Management Specialists $84,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Southwest Minnesota is $33.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Southwest Minnesota is 4.2% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,760 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,780.