Human Resources Specialists Salary in Wisconsin
Human Resources Specialists in Wisconsin earn a median of $70,540 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $70,540
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($75,940)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,360
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,860; the top 10% earn over $105,270. Nationally the range is $47,180 to $128,720.
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- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$68,920 median in Wisconsin
Human Resources Specialists pay in Wisconsin
How much do human resources specialists make in Wisconsin?
The median is $70,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,860 and the top 10% earn over $105,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for human resources specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $75,940). Living costs are not included.