How much does a human resources specialist make in Wisconsin?
$70,540a year
Median yearly pay for human resources specialists in Wisconsin. That is $33.91 an hour or $5,878 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.91
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,860Median: $70,540Highest 10%: $105,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,860 | $23.01 | |
| 25th | $57,880 | $27.83 | |
| Median | $70,540 | $33.91 | |
| 75th | $85,440 | $41.08 | |
| 90th | $105,300 | $50.61 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $80,330 |
| Madison, WI | $76,660 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $74,970 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $73,410 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $72,610 |
| Green Bay, WI | $72,550 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $68,940 |
| Racine, WI | $67,200 |
| Duluth, MN | $67,040 |
| Wausau, WI | $66,750 |
| La Crosse, WI | $65,400 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $64,900 |
| Kenosha, WI | $64,080 |
| Appleton, WI | $63,650 |
| Janesville, WI | $63,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for human resources specialists.
| 25. Kansas | $70,870 |
| 26. New Hampshire | $70,840 |
| 27. Georgia | $70,570 |
| 28. Wisconsin | $70,540 |
| 29. Pennsylvania | $70,450 |
| 30. Ohio | $70,180 |
| 31. Michigan | $69,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources specialist make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $33.91 ($70,540 a year).
Do human resources specialists make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $70,540 against $75,940 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for human resources specialist pay?
Wisconsin ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays human resources specialists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $80,330 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.