Human Resources Specialist Salary in Wisconsin
Recruits, screens, and interviews candidates, and manages employee relations and HR programs.
State Average
$71,303
across 16 metros
vs National Avg
+0.8%
national: $70,704
Metros Covered
16
11 above national avg
Highest Metro
$78,458
Madison
All metro areas in Wisconsin
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16 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WIWI | $55K | $66K | $78K | $90K | $78K |
| Sheboygan, WIWI | $52K | $63K | $74K | $85K | $74K |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WIWI | $49K | $61K | $73K | $85K | $74K |
| Wausau, WIWI | $49K | $61K | $73K | $84K | $73K |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan areaWI | $49K | $61K | $72K | $84K | $72K |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WIWI | $50K | $61K | $72K | $83K | $72K |
| Kenosha, WIWI | $50K | $61K | $72K | $82K | $72K |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WIWI | $48K | $60K | $71K | $83K | $72K |
| Appleton, WIWI | $48K | $60K | $71K | $83K | $71K |
| Janesville-Beloit, WIWI | $49K | $60K | $71K | $82K | $71K |
| Green Bay, WIWI | $50K | $60K | $71K | $81K | $71K |
| Fond du Lac, WIWI | $47K | $59K | $70K | $82K | $70K |
| Eau Claire, WIWI | $47K | $58K | $69K | $80K | $69K |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan areaWI | $46K | $57K | $68K | $79K | $68K |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan areaWI | $45K | $56K | $67K | $78K | $67K |
| Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan areaWI | $45K | $56K | $66K | $77K | $67K |
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.