Human Resources Specialists pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for human resources specialists is $37.87 an hour ($78,760 a year). About 17,240 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($75,940). Minnesota ranks 11th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for human resources specialists in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.20 | $50,330 |
| 25% of workers | $29.74 | $61,860 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.87 | $78,760 |
| 75% of workers | $48.53 | $100,930 |
| 90% of workers | $61.09 | $127,060 |
Human Resources Specialists pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $83,810 | 500 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $80,330 | 12,660 |
| St. Cloud | $74,710 | 480 |
| Mankato | $72,410 | 260 |
| Duluth | $67,040 | 560 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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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|---|---|
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