Human Resources Specialist Salary in Grand Rapids, MI
Updated
The median human resources specialist in the Grand Rapids area earns $65,760 a year ($31.62 an hour), 13% below the U.S. median ($75,940) and 5% below the Michigan median ($69,520). Half of the 3,490 human resources specialists there earn between $52,890 and $82,240.
| Annual pay | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,010 | $46,580 | $47,180 |
| 25th percentile | $52,890 | $55,560 | $58,610 |
| Median | $65,760 | $69,520 | $75,940 |
| 75th percentile | $82,240 | $89,270 | $99,380 |
| 90th percentile | $104,600 | $110,710 | $128,720 |
| Average | $72,280 | $75,250 | $81,990 |
| Jobs | 3,490 | 25,520 | 912,430 |
Grand Rapids, MI ranks 46th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for human resources specialist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($112,140).
Paid less than $65,760? That gap, with its source, is the strongest line in a raise request. Check your pay for your level in 30 seconds. Free, no sign-up.
Check my payHuman resources specialist pay in other cities
- Detroit, MI: $75,830
- San Jose, CA: $112,140
- San Francisco, CA: $103,140
- Washington, DC: $100,830
- Seattle, WA: $92,770
- Boston, MA: $90,270
- New York, NY: $89,780
- Hartford, CT: $82,920
- All cities
Similar jobs in Grand Rapids, MI
- Project Manager: $95,020
- Marketing Specialist: $64,880
- Management Analyst: $81,710
- Purchasing Agent: $71,160
- Training Specialist: $63,390
- Compliance Officer: $68,780
- All jobs in Grand Rapids, MI
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.