Human Resources Managers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for human resources managers is $68.75 an hour ($142,990 a year). About 6,480 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($149,280). North Carolina ranks 16th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for human resources managers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $43.46 | $90,390 |
| 25% of workers | $55.70 | $115,850 |
| Half of workers (median) | $68.75 | $142,990 |
| 75% of workers | $90.15 | $187,520 |
| 90% of workers | $125.29 | $260,610 |
Human Resources Managers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $160,580 | 630 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $158,930 | 2,310 |
| Greenville | $156,950 | 60 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $144,190 | 1,080 |
| Wilmington | $140,960 | 130 |
| Winston-Salem | $137,110 | 320 |
| Burlington | $135,220 | 60 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $133,320 | 420 |
| Fayetteville | $128,540 | 90 |
| Asheville | $125,420 | 150 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $124,300 | 30 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $117,950 | 140 |
| Rocky Mount | $111,120 | 60 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for human resources managers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- 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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $172,860 |
| Financial Managers | $166,780 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $125,940 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $105,630 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $106,100 |
| Facilities Managers | $108,130 |
| Purchasing Managers | $138,710 |
| Training and Development Managers | $126,200 |
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