SOC 13-1071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Human Resources Specialists — Decatur
Decatur, IL · 7 metro areas compared
In Decatur, IL the median wage is $63,700.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Decatur, IL the median wage is $63,700. That is 16.1% lower than the national median of $75,940. Pay ranges from under $44,440 at the tenth percentile to more than $96,090 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $51,360 to $82,120.
Employment stands at 140, or 3.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Springfield records the highest median at $78,840. Of the 184 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 67th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,440 | −41.5% |
| 25th | $51,360 | −32.4% |
| Median (50th) | $63,700 | −16.1% |
| 75th | $82,120 | +8.1% |
| 90th | $96,090 | +26.5% |
| Mean | $69,170 | −8.9% |
Other metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springfield | $78,840 | 950 | |
| 2 | Chicago | $78,210 | 26,470 | |
| 3 | Bloomington | $74,210 | 510 | |
| 4 | Peoria | $74,020 | 890 | |
| 5 | Champaign | $67,360 | 540 | |
| 6 | Rockford | $65,490 | 650 | |
| 7 | Kankakee | $63,720 | 160 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Decatur sit close to the national average, so $63,700 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$63,700as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,700US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,700 a year, 16.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,440 to $96,090 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Springfield, at $78,840.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Human Resources Specialists in Decatur, IL?
The median annual wage is $63,700, or $30.63 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $75,940, so pay in Decatur, IL is 16.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Decatur, IL earns more than $96,090 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,440 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Springfield, at $78,840 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Decatur, IL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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