Human Resources Managers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for human resources managers is $71.77 an hour ($149,280 a year). About 220,660 people work in this job there.
Pay range for human resources managers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $42.40 | $88,200 |
| 25% of workers | $53.42 | $111,110 |
| Half of workers (median) | $71.77 | $149,280 |
| 75% of workers | $95.81 | $199,290 |
| 90% of workers | $128.76 | $267,810 |
Best-paying states for human resources managers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $184,350 | 2,250 |
| Massachusetts | $181,780 | 7,540 |
| New York | $176,650 | 17,920 |
| New Jersey | $172,440 | 6,400 |
| California | $170,080 | 27,450 |
| Rhode Island | $167,110 | 530 |
| Colorado | $166,400 | 3,620 |
| Virginia | $165,980 | 5,770 |
| Connecticut | $165,930 | 3,020 |
| Washington | $165,530 | 4,560 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $113,210
- Alaska · $129,570
- Arizona · $139,820
- Arkansas · $108,580
- California · $170,080
- Colorado · $166,400
- Connecticut · $165,930
- Delaware · $153,890
- District of Columbia · $184,350
- Florida · $137,790
- Georgia · $150,700
- Hawaii · $128,910
- Idaho · $119,990
- Illinois · $151,370
- Indiana · $130,340
- Iowa · $126,370
- Kansas · $134,470
- Kentucky · $121,460
- Louisiana · $107,880
- Maine · $129,720
- Maryland · $152,770
- Massachusetts · $181,780
- Michigan · $138,930
- Minnesota · $153,770
- Mississippi · $106,100
- Missouri · $130,680
- Montana · $115,280
- Nebraska · $129,460
- Nevada · $128,550
- New Hampshire · $135,000
- New Jersey · $172,440
- New Mexico · $118,070
- New York · $176,650
- North Carolina · $142,990
- Ohio · $130,480
- Oklahoma · $116,080
- Oregon · $140,570
- Pennsylvania · $133,060
- Rhode Island · $167,110
- South Carolina · $124,290
- Tennessee · $131,760
- Texas · $136,500
- Utah · $131,380
- Virginia · $165,980
- Washington · $165,530
- West Virginia · $120,020
- Wisconsin · $133,490
Education, experience and outlook for human resources managers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 16,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Financial Managers | $166,570 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,140 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $114,130 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $126,060 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $107,230 |
| Facilities Managers | $106,660 |
| Purchasing Managers | $148,080 |
| Training and Development Managers | $133,000 |
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