Human Resources Specialists salary
in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
- Middle 50%
- $61,410–$99,730
- vs U.S. median
- +5%
- Metro rank
- #37 of 466
Human Resources Specialists in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro earn a median of $79,670 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,420 jobs (May 2025). That is 5% above the U.S. median of $75,940 and 19% above the IA statewide median of $66,710. It ranks #37 of 466 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,420 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Human Resources Specialists pay in other IA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $71,600 |
| Iowa City, IA | $71,120 |
| Ames, IA | $70,060 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $65,490 |
| Dubuque, IA | $64,390 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $63,250 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $63,070 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $63,060 |
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What is the average Human Resources Specialists salary in Davenport?
The BLS median is $79,670 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,420 jobs pay between $61,410 and $99,730. The 10th percentile is $49,920 and the 90th is $124,900.
Is Davenport a high-paying metro for Human Resources Specialists?
That is 5% above the U.S. median of $75,940 and 19% above the IA statewide median of $66,710. It ranks #37 of 466 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Human Resources Specialists make an hour in Davenport?
About $38.30 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $79,670 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $29.52–$47.95 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.