Human Resources Specialists salary
in Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area
Human Resources Specialists in the Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $70,130 a year, based on BLS estimates for 390 jobs (May 2025). That is 8% below the U.S. median of $75,940 and 9% below the IL statewide median of $76,820. It ranks #173 of 466 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE390 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Questions
What is the average Human Resources Specialists salary in Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $70,130 a year (May 2025). Half of the 390 jobs pay between $56,140 and $87,440. The 10th percentile is $48,200 and the 90th is $107,420.
Is Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Human Resources Specialists?
That is 8% below the U.S. median of $75,940 and 9% below the IL statewide median of $76,820. It ranks #173 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.