Human Resources Specialists Salary in Iowa
Human Resources Specialists in Iowa earn a median of $66,710 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,710
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($75,940)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,930
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,400; the top 10% earn over $110,640. Nationally the range is $47,180 to $128,720.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Human Resources Managers$126,370 median in Iowa
- Labor Relations Specialists$79,140 median in Iowa
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$48,490 median in Iowa
- Compliance Managers$128,080 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$67,160 median in Iowa
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$62,340 median in Iowa
Human Resources Specialists pay in Iowa
How much do human resources specialists make in Iowa?
The median is $66,710 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,400 and the top 10% earn over $110,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for human resources specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 51 (−12% vs. the national median of $75,940). Living costs are not included.