Human Resources Specialists salary
in West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $53,390–$79,470
- vs U.S. median
- -14%
- Metro rank
- #259 of 466
Human Resources Specialists in the West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $65,350 a year, based on BLS estimates for 540 jobs (May 2025). That is 14% below the U.S. median of $75,940 and 15% below the IL statewide median of $76,820. It ranks #259 of 466 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE540 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Human Resources Specialists pay in other IL metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Springfield, IL | $78,840 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $78,210 |
| Bloomington, IL | $74,210 |
| Peoria, IL | $74,020 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $70,130 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $67,360 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $67,340 |
| Rockford, IL | $65,490 |
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Questions
What is the average Human Resources Specialists salary in West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $65,350 a year (May 2025). Half of the 540 jobs pay between $53,390 and $79,470. The 10th percentile is $46,190 and the 90th is $97,400.
Is West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Human Resources Specialists?
That is 14% below the U.S. median of $75,940 and 15% below the IL statewide median of $76,820. It ranks #259 of 466 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Human Resources Specialists make an hour in West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area?
About $31.42 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $65,350 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $25.67–$38.21 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.