verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

HR Specialist Salary in North Dakota

Median Annual in North Dakota
$75,630/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$36.36/hr
▬ 0% about even with U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Dakota

groups Employed in ND
1,710
public U.S. Median
$75,940
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$85,017 #2 of 51

HR Specialist pay in North Dakota, explained

Human resources specialists in North Dakota earn a median of $75,630 per year ($36.36 per hour), in line with the national median of $75,940. Entry-level workers earn around $50,520, while the most experienced human resources specialists reach about $116,990. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Dakota.

Is $75,630 good pay in North Dakota?

Adjusted for North Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $75,630 is worth about $85,017 in national buying power — ranking North Dakota #2 for real pay (vs #18 on the sticker number).

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HR Specialist pay by experience in North Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$50,520
$24.29/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$75,630
$36.36/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$116,990
$56.25/hr

HR Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ND
North Dakota (here) $75,630 $85,017
Minnesota $78,760 $79,861 −$3,130
South Dakota $67,590 $76,299 +$8,040
Montana $63,790 $67,399 +$11,840

HR Specialist in North Dakota: FAQ

How much do human resources specialists make in North Dakota?

Human resources specialists in North Dakota earn a median of $75,630 per year ($36.36 per hour), compared with $75,940 nationally.

Does North Dakota pay human resources specialists well?

At $75,630, North Dakota pays about the same as the national median for human resources specialists. An estimated 1,710 work in the state.

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