Human Resources Specialist Salary in Minneapolis, MN
Updated
The median human resources specialist in the Minneapolis area earns $80,330 a year ($38.62 an hour), 6% above the U.S. median ($75,940) and 2% above the Minnesota median ($78,760). Half of the 12,660 human resources specialists there earn between $63,230 and $102,590.
| Annual pay | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,690 | $50,330 | $47,180 |
| 25th percentile | $63,230 | $61,860 | $58,610 |
| Median | $80,330 | $78,760 | $75,940 |
| 75th percentile | $102,590 | $100,930 | $99,380 |
| 90th percentile | $129,850 | $127,060 | $128,720 |
| Average | $86,660 | $83,970 | $81,990 |
| Jobs | 12,660 | 17,240 | 912,430 |
Minneapolis, MN ranks 12th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for human resources specialist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($112,140).
Paid less than $80,330? 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
- 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
- Denver, CO: $82,550
- All cities
Similar jobs in Minneapolis, MN
- Project Manager: $97,860
- Marketing Specialist: $97,910
- Management Analyst: $101,560
- Purchasing Agent: $82,710
- Training Specialist: $78,430
- Compliance Officer: $91,150
- All jobs in Minneapolis, MN
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.