Human Resources Specialists pay range in Bloomington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,350 a year or less, while the top 10% make $104,110 or more. The middle half of human resources specialists in Bloomington earn between $51,850 and $84,800.
- $45K10th
- $52K25th
- $67KMedian
- $85K75th
- $104K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $72,250 | $6,021 | $34.74 |
| Median | $66,750 | $5,562 | $32.09 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,850 | $4,321 | $24.93 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $84,800 | $7,067 | $40.77 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Human Resources Specialists pay in Bloomington vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Human resources specialists in Bloomington earn about the same as the Indiana average ($72,550) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($81,990). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $75,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $72,250 | $66,750 | $45,350 | $104,110 | 320 |
| Indiana | $72,550 | $65,600 | $44,810 | $106,830 | 17,110 |
| United States | $81,990 | $75,940 | $47,180 | $128,720 | 912,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Human Resources Specialists salary after taxes in Bloomington
On the average salary of $72,250, a single filer in Bloomington takes home about $55,996 a year, or $4,666 a month and $2,154 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Is Bloomington a good place for human resources specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bloomington area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.1), so the average $72,250 buys what about $75,985 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Bloomington ($47,660). A typical home costs $303,238, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Human Resources Specialists salary in other Indiana cities
Bloomington ranks 3rd of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($75,390).
- Indianapolis$75,390
- Kokomo$72,510
- Bloomington$72,250
- Elkhart$72,120
- Fort Wayne$71,620
- Michigan City$70,870
- South Bend$69,690
- Evansville$68,760
- Columbus$68,370
- Lafayette$67,510
Highest-paying cities for human resources specialists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($122,290).
- San Jose, CA$122,290
- San Francisco, CA$113,530
- Washington, DC$105,580
- Lexington Park, MD$104,240
- Boulder, CO$99,420
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Human Resources Specialists salary in Bloomington: questions
How much do human resources specialists make an hour in Bloomington?
$34.74 an hour on average, and $32.09 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level human resources specialists salary in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,350 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,850, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the human resources specialists take-home pay in Bloomington?
About $55,996 a year ($4,666 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $72,250. Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Do human resources specialists earn more in Bloomington than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($81,990).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-1071; area Bloomington, IN (14020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.74, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.74).
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