Human Resources Specialists pay in Wichita

In Wichita (KS), the median pay for human resources specialists is $31.44 an hour ($65,390 a year). About 1,380 people work in this job there.

$31.44Median hourly pay
$51,820–$88,740Middle half of workers, yearly
1,380People in this job in Wichita (KS)

That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($75,940). It is 8% lower than the Kansas median ($70,870).

Pay range for human resources specialists in Wichita (KS)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$21.84$45,420
25% of workers$24.91$51,820
Half of workers (median)$31.44$65,390
75% of workers$42.67$88,740
90% of workers$54.95$114,300

Human Resources Specialists pay in Kansas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Topeka$76,690720
Manhattan$76,400500
Wichita (this page)$65,3901,380
Lawrence$64,130230

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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Business Operations Specialists, All Other$84,460
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Project Management Specialists$89,170
Training and Development Specialists$67,930

Other job titles for this job

HR CoordinatorBusiness Intelligence EngineerCareer Development SpecialistCareer Development TechnicianCareer SpecialistCertification SpecialistRecruiterCorporate RecruiterCredentialing CoordinatorCredentialing SpecialistCredentials SpecialistEmployee Advisor

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.