Human Resources Specialist Salary in Kansas City, MO
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The median human resources specialist in the Kansas City area earns $75,190 a year ($36.15 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($75,940) and 12% above the Missouri median ($66,990). Half of the 6,950 human resources specialists there earn between $58,710 and $98,380.
| Annual pay | Kansas City area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,810 | $44,730 | $47,180 |
| 25th percentile | $58,710 | $51,710 | $58,610 |
| Median | $75,190 | $66,990 | $75,940 |
| 75th percentile | $98,380 | $89,860 | $99,380 |
| 90th percentile | $119,070 | $110,660 | $128,720 |
| Average | $79,410 | $74,670 | $81,990 |
| Jobs | 6,950 | 17,650 | 912,430 |
Kansas City, MO ranks 26th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for human resources specialist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($112,140).
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Check my payHuman resources specialist pay in other cities
- St. Louis, MO: $71,670
- 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
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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.