Human Resources Specialists Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $67,610 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.51
10th percentile $46,710
90th percentile $105,050
Employed locally 630
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,710
    25th
    $54,170
    50th (median)
    $67,610
    75th
    $89,460
    90th
    $105,050

    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 Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,250
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $71,950
    Project Management Specialists $79,990
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,330
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,940
    Training and Development Specialists $66,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Western Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Western Wisconsin is $32.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.04 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wisconsin above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Western Wisconsin is 7.3% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,710 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,170.