Human Resources Specialists, Minneapolis

$80,330

Local median annual wage in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI. Middle half of earners roughly $63,230 to $102,590.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
+5.8%
US median
$75,940
Cost of living (104.8) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
104.8
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$63,230 to $102,590
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
12,660
Job code
13-1071

Human Resources Specialists in Minneapolis pay a median $80,330 (May 2025), 5.8% above the US median of $75,940. At local prices (index 104.8), that median buys about what $76,651 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$80,330 in Minneapolis buys about what $76,651 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 104.8, 2024). Housing & rent index is 111.8 vs overall 104.8 (US average = 100, 2024).

Human Resources Specialists in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Minneapolis $80,330 $63,230 to $102,590 104.8
Baltimore $82,380 $64,140 to $108,950 104.5
San Francisco $103,140 $79,820 to $136,040 115.6
Tulsa $63,490 $49,170 to $81,060 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Human Resources Specialists in Minneapolis?
The median annual wage for Human Resources Specialists in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI is $80,330 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Minneapolis pay compare to the US median for Human Resources Specialists?
Local median pay is 5.8% above the national median of $75,940.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Minneapolis is 104.8 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $80,330 has about the same buying power as $76,651 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.