Human Resources Specialists Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $64,480 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.00
10th percentile $39,110
90th percentile $109,530
Employed locally 1,330
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,110
    25th
    $49,020
    50th (median)
    $64,480
    75th
    $84,570
    90th
    $109,530

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 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
    Lawrence, KS $79,950
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $78,910
    Kansas City, MO-KS $77,880
    Fairbanks-College, AK $75,090
    Manhattan, KS $74,960
    Topeka, KS $72,530

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,890
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,520
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $79,120
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,960
    Training and Development Specialists $73,000
    Management Analysts $81,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Wichita, KS is $31.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Wichita, KS is 11.6% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,110 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,020.