Human Resources Specialists pay in Kansas
In Kansas, the median pay for human resources specialists is $34.07 an hour ($70,870 a year). About 7,560 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($75,940). Kansas ranks 25th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for human resources specialists in Kansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.76 | $47,340 |
| 25% of workers | $26.53 | $55,190 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.07 | $70,870 |
| 75% of workers | $44.90 | $93,380 |
| 90% of workers | $55.73 | $115,920 |
Human Resources Specialists pay in Kansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Topeka | $76,690 | 720 |
| Manhattan | $76,400 | 500 |
| Wichita | $65,390 | 1,380 |
| Lawrence | $64,130 | 230 |
Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for human resources specialists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 73,700 openings a year (BLS)
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