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HR Specialist Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$69,520/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$33.42/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
25,520
public U.S. Median
$75,940
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$72,253 #34 of 51

HR Specialist pay in Michigan, explained

Human resources specialists in Michigan earn a median of $69,520 per year ($33.42 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $75,940. Entry-level workers earn around $46,580, while the most experienced human resources specialists reach about $110,710. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $69,520 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $69,520 is worth about $72,253 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #34 for real pay (vs #31 on the sticker number).

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HR Specialist pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$46,580
$22.39/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$69,520
$33.42/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$110,710
$53.23/hr

HR Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $69,520 $72,253 —
Wisconsin $70,540 $74,967 −$1,020
Ohio $70,180 $75,646 −$660
Indiana $65,600 $70,289 +$3,920

HR Specialist in Michigan: FAQ

How much do human resources specialists make in Michigan?

Human resources specialists in Michigan earn a median of $69,520 per year ($33.42 per hour), compared with $75,940 nationally.

Does Michigan pay human resources specialists well?

At $69,520, Michigan pays 8% below the national median for human resources specialists. An estimated 25,520 work in the state.

HR Specialist salary in other states

District of Columbia · $110,970 Massachusetts · $85,630 Washington · $84,550 New York · $84,380 Maryland · $83,910 California · $83,500 Connecticut · $82,890 Virginia · $82,090 Colorado · $80,840 New Jersey · $80,690 Minnesota · $78,760 Oregon · $78,060

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