Human Resources Specialist Salary in Iowa
Recruits, screens, and interviews candidates, and manages employee relations and HR programs.
State Average
$69,752
across 13 metros
vs National Avg
-1.3%
national: $70,704
Metros Covered
13
5 above national avg
Highest Metro
$80,371
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island
All metro areas in Iowa
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13 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-ILIA | $51K | $65K | $80K | $95K | $80K |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IAIA | $49K | $62K | $76K | $90K | $76K |
| Ames, IAIA | $51K | $63K | $75K | $87K | $75K |
| Iowa City, IAIA | $51K | $62K | $73K | $84K | $73K |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $47K | $59K | $71K | $83K | $71K |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $44K | $56K | $68K | $80K | $68K |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $46K | $56K | $67K | $77K | $67K |
| Cedar Rapids, IAIA | $44K | $55K | $67K | $78K | $67K |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SDIA | $44K | $56K | $67K | $78K | $67K |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan areaIA | $43K | $54K | $66K | $77K | $66K |
| Dubuque, IAIA | $46K | $56K | $66K | $75K | $66K |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IAIA | $44K | $55K | $65K | $76K | $65K |
| Omaha, NE-IAIA | $43K | $54K | $65K | $75K | $65K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.