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HR Specialist Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$61,930/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.77/hr
▼ 18% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
7,220
public U.S. Median
$75,940
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$68,732 #45 of 51

HR Specialist pay in Nebraska, explained

Human resources specialists in Nebraska earn a median of $61,930 per year ($29.77 per hour), which is 18% below the national median of $75,940. Entry-level workers earn around $42,730, while the most experienced human resources specialists reach about $98,480. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $61,930 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $61,930 is worth about $68,732 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #45 for real pay (vs #47 on the sticker number).

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HR Specialist pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$42,730
$20.54/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$61,930
$29.77/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$98,480
$47.35/hr

HR Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $61,930 $68,732 —
Colorado $80,840 $78,446 −$18,910
Kansas $70,870 $78,685 −$8,940
South Dakota $67,590 $76,299 −$5,660
Missouri $66,990 $73,764 −$5,060
Wyoming $66,970 $72,251 −$5,040
Iowa $66,710 $76,012 −$4,780

HR Specialist in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do human resources specialists make in Nebraska?

Human resources specialists in Nebraska earn a median of $61,930 per year ($29.77 per hour), compared with $75,940 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay human resources specialists well?

At $61,930, Nebraska pays 18% below the national median for human resources specialists. An estimated 7,220 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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