Human Resources Specialists pay in Ann Arbor

In Ann Arbor (MI), the median pay for human resources specialists is $37.39 an hour ($77,770 a year). About 1,110 people work in this job there.

$37.39Median hourly pay
$59,990–$100,450Middle half of workers, yearly
1,110People in this job in Ann Arbor (MI)

That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($75,940). It is 12% higher than the Michigan median ($69,520).

Pay range for human resources specialists in Ann Arbor (MI)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$23.15$48,150
25% of workers$28.84$59,990
Half of workers (median)$37.39$77,770
75% of workers$48.29$100,450
90% of workers$59.22$123,170

Human Resources Specialists pay in Michigan metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Ann Arbor (this page)$77,7701,110
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn$75,83011,480
Midland$72,630240
Lansing-East Lansing$72,4901,520
Monroe$71,990210
Jackson$69,240270
Muskegon-Norton Shores$67,410230
Battle Creek$66,660270
Saginaw$66,060400
Niles$66,050270
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood$65,7603,490
Kalamazoo-Portage$64,560690
Traverse City$64,480270
Flint$64,260600
Bay City$63,200120

Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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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Project Management Specialists$103,690
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Management Analysts$104,590

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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