SOC 13-1071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Human Resources Specialists — Kenosha
Kenosha, WI · 10 metro areas compared
In Kenosha, WI the median wage is $64,080.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Kenosha, WI the median wage is $64,080. That is 15.6% lower than the national median of $75,940. Pay ranges from under $48,480 at the tenth percentile to more than $101,960 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $59,000 to $81,190.
The area has 470 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.05 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Madison records the highest median at $76,660. Of the 266 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 108th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,480 | −36.2% |
| 25th | $59,000 | −22.3% |
| Median (50th) | $64,080 | −15.6% |
| 75th | $81,190 | +6.9% |
| 90th | $101,960 | +34.3% |
| Mean | $71,440 | −5.9% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | $76,660 | 2,810 | |
| 2 | Milwaukee | $74,970 | 5,050 | |
| 3 | Sheboygan | $73,410 | 290 | |
| 4 | Fond du Lac | $72,610 | 270 | |
| 5 | Green Bay | $72,550 | 900 | |
| 6 | Oshkosh | $68,940 | 530 | |
| 7 | Racine | $67,200 | 400 | |
| 8 | Wausau | $66,750 | 330 | |
| 9 | La Crosse | $65,400 | 390 | |
| 10 | Eau Claire | $64,900 | 390 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kenosha run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $64,080 goes as far as $68,098 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,080as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,098US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,080 a year, 15.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,480 to $101,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 470 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Madison, at $76,660.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Human Resources Specialists in Kenosha, WI?
The median annual wage is $64,080, or $30.81 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 Kenosha, WI is 15.6% 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 Kenosha, WI earns more than $101,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,480 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 Madison, at $76,660 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 470 jobs in this occupation in Kenosha, WI. 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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