Human Resources Specialists salary
in Dubuque, IA
Human Resources Specialists in the Dubuque, IA metro earn a median of $64,390 a year, based on BLS estimates for 380 jobs (May 2025). That is 15% below the U.S. median of $75,940 and 3% below the IA statewide median of $66,710. It ranks #282 of 466 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE380 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALISTS PAY IN OTHER IA METROS
- Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-ILmedian $79,670
- Des Moines-West Des Moines, IAmedian $71,600
- Iowa City, IAmedian $71,120
- Ames, IAmedian $70,060
- Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan areamedian $65,490
- Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan areamedian $63,250
- Cedar Rapids, IAmedian $63,070
- Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan areamedian $63,060
Questions
What is the average Human Resources Specialists salary in Dubuque?
The BLS median is $64,390 a year (May 2025). Half of the 380 jobs pay between $55,950 and $80,370. The 10th percentile is $42,850 and the 90th is $106,090.
Is Dubuque a high-paying metro for Human Resources Specialists?
That is 15% below the U.S. median of $75,940 and 3% below the IA statewide median of $66,710. It ranks #282 of 466 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
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.