Human Resources Managers pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for human resources managers is $63.97 an hour ($133,060 a year). About 8,230 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($149,280). Pennsylvania ranks 26th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for human resources managers in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.92 | $80,940 |
| 25% of workers | $48.67 | $101,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $63.97 | $133,060 |
| 75% of workers | $83.81 | $174,320 |
| 90% of workers | $107.06 | $222,690 |
Human Resources Managers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $154,490 | 4,190 |
| Chambersburg | $135,570 | 40 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $131,770 | 400 |
| Pittsburgh | $131,690 | 1,600 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $130,200 | 440 |
| York-Hanover | $130,140 | 210 |
| Gettysburg | $128,430 | 30 |
| Reading | $128,310 | 220 |
| Lancaster | $128,050 | 270 |
| State College | $127,570 | 60 |
| Williamsport | $119,830 | 60 |
| Johnstown | $119,510 | 40 |
| Lebanon | $112,400 | 40 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $110,000 | 270 |
| Erie | $104,120 | 130 |
| Altoona | $104,010 | 60 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Financial Managers | $145,610 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $163,910 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $109,140 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $105,240 |
| Facilities Managers | $95,290 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $105,640 |
| Purchasing Managers | $141,790 |
| Training and Development Managers | $122,150 |
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