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

HR Specialist Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$70,540/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$33.91/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
17,360
public U.S. Median
$75,940
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$74,967 #24 of 51

HR Specialist pay in Wisconsin, explained

Human resources specialists in Wisconsin earn a median of $70,540 per year ($33.91 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $75,940. Entry-level workers earn around $47,860, while the most experienced human resources specialists reach about $105,270. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $70,540 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $70,540 is worth about $74,967 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #24 for real pay (vs #28 on the sticker number).

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HR Specialist pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,860
$23.01/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$70,540
$33.91/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$105,270
$50.61/hr

HR Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $70,540 $74,967
Minnesota $78,760 $79,861 −$8,220
Illinois $76,820 $76,852 −$6,280
Michigan $69,520 $72,253 +$1,020
Iowa $66,710 $76,012 +$3,830

HR Specialist in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do human resources specialists make in Wisconsin?

Human resources specialists in Wisconsin earn a median of $70,540 per year ($33.91 per hour), compared with $75,940 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay human resources specialists well?

At $70,540, Wisconsin pays 7% below the national median for human resources specialists. An estimated 17,360 work in the state.

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