The average salary for a human resources manager in the United States is $154,740, but the range typically falls between $103,340 and $182,120. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $74.39, with a range between $49.68 and $87.56.
There are approximately 200,600 people employed as a human resources manager in the United States. With California, Texas, New York employing the highest number of human resources managers.The state with the best pay for a human resources manager is New York, with an average annual salary of $198,830, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $105,800.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $81,060 | $38.97 |
| 25th Percentile | $103,340 | $49.68 |
| Median | $136,350 | $65.55 |
| 75th Percentile | $182,120 | $87.56 |
| 90th Percentile | >$239,200 | >$115.00 |
The salary of a human resources manager can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a human resources manager in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for human resources managers are New York, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New Jersey, California while the worst states are Mississippi, Nevada, Arkansas, Louisiana, Wyoming.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $64,730 | $117,980 | $176,010 |
| Alaska | $77,800 | $121,080 | $163,380 |
| Arizona | $79,710 | $142,840 | $221,220 |
| Arkansas | $55,260 | $117,190 | $203,990 |
| California | $96,060 | $182,460 | >$239,200 |
| Colorado | $96,490 | $162,630 | $237,500 |
| Connecticut | $84,240 | $159,370 | >$239,200 |
| Delaware | $80,000 | $158,820 | >$239,200 |
| District of Columbia | $106,670 | $180,750 | >$239,200 |
| Florida | $75,280 | $133,570 | $211,940 |
| Georgia | $74,720 | $146,860 | $222,880 |
| Hawaii | $75,260 | $121,680 | $177,470 |
| Idaho | $74,150 | $121,950 | $192,330 |
| Illinois | $83,450 | $148,660 | $229,400 |
| Indiana | $78,990 | $130,540 | $193,220 |
| Iowa | $76,980 | $127,990 | $189,990 |
| Kansas | $84,260 | $136,570 | $200,850 |
| Kentucky | $67,610 | $117,890 | $170,040 |
| Louisiana | $68,950 | $110,420 | $168,140 |
| Maine | $75,480 | $131,800 | $194,080 |
| Maryland | $90,130 | $155,740 | $232,590 |
| Massachusetts | $97,240 | $185,650 | >$239,200 |
| Michigan | $79,410 | $136,910 | $215,610 |
| Minnesota | $85,960 | $155,360 | $222,910 |
| Mississippi | $62,440 | $105,800 | $168,080 |
| Missouri | $68,800 | $128,400 | $195,870 |
| Montana | $72,810 | $116,200 | $169,600 |
| Nebraska | $74,840 | $131,990 | $202,800 |
| Nevada | $52,990 | $106,700 | $161,650 |
| New Hampshire | $87,530 | $147,260 | $219,830 |
| New Jersey | $104,920 | $184,810 | >$239,200 |
| New Mexico | $73,900 | $124,620 | $180,560 |
| New York | $100,340 | $198,830 | >$239,200 |
| North Carolina | $76,850 | $141,540 | $219,330 |
| North Dakota | $85,600 | $135,590 | $203,000 |
| Ohio | $73,960 | $138,180 | $219,470 |
| Oklahoma | $69,420 | $122,200 | $189,860 |
| Oregon | $84,490 | $146,570 | $226,690 |
| Pennsylvania | $77,650 | $139,000 | $214,850 |
| Rhode Island | $94,000 | $163,990 | >$239,200 |
| South Carolina | $67,290 | $121,970 | $187,710 |
| South Dakota | $78,290 | $118,860 | $172,240 |
| Tennessee | $73,010 | $129,180 | $199,060 |
| Texas | $78,470 | $145,460 | $219,230 |
| Utah | $53,680 | $124,890 | $199,990 |
| Vermont | $75,480 | $125,400 | $190,560 |
| Virginia | $93,420 | $164,250 | >$239,200 |
| Washington | $104,900 | $188,820 | >$239,200 |
| West Virginia | $64,030 | $114,790 | $177,470 |
| Wisconsin | $89,400 | $140,730 | $203,990 |
| Wyoming | $75,610 | $114,440 | $163,880 |
Even between cities, the salary of a human resources manager can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for human resources managers is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $225,550.The city with the lowest average salary for human resources managers is Idaho Falls, ID with an average salary of $91,150.
Areas with highest average salaries for human resources managers
Areas with lowest average salaries for human resources managers
The number of human resources managers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of human resources managers has increased by 44,000. On average, the number of human resources managers has been increasing by 7.0% each year. The salary of human resources managers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of human resources managers has increased by $20,160. On average, the salary of human resources managers has been increasing by 3.7% each year.
Human Resources Managers are part of the management occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for human resources managers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all management occupations jobs here.
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