The median annual wage for Human Resources Specialists in Ames, IA is $68,990 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $75,290.
Pay spans roughly $47,470 at the 10th percentile to $116,190 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $33.17 per hour. An estimated 250 people work as human resources specialists in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $68,990 |
| Mean (annual) | $75,290 |
| Median (hourly) | $33.17 |
| 10th percentile | $47,470 |
| 90th percentile | $116,190 |
| Employment | 250 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.