Human Resources Specialists Salary in Springfield, IL

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

Median annual salary $72,100 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.66
10th percentile $47,890
90th percentile $105,790
Employed locally 900
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,890
    25th
    $59,990
    50th (median)
    $72,100
    75th
    $88,240
    90th
    $105,790

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 97% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 3% 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 Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $93,590
    Accountants and Auditors $83,970
    Management Analysts $92,120
    Project Management Specialists $86,280
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,560
    Training and Development Specialists $61,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Springfield, IL is $34.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Springfield, IL is 1.1% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,890 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,990.