Human Resources Specialists Salary in North Dakota

Human resources specialists in North Dakota earn the most in Fargo (average $79,940 a year) and the least in Grand Forks ($74,040), across the 4 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the human resources specialists average at $79,210 and the median at $75,630 for 1,710 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $81,990.

Human Resources Specialists average salary by city in North Dakota

Fargo$79,940
Bismarck$78,940
Minot$78,510
Grand Forks$74,040

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fargo	$79,940	$76,550	$60,710	$64,790	91
Bismarck	$78,940	$75,980	$60,230	$64,106	91
Minot	$78,510	$78,220	$59,320	$63,812	87
Grand Forks	$74,040	$73,300	$59,540	$60,754	87

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Human Resources Specialists salary in other states

Human Resources Specialists salary by city and state

More about pay in North Dakota

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.
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.

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