Human Resources Managers Salary by State
The national median pay for human resources managers is $149,280 a year. By state, it ranges from $106,100 in Mississippi to $184,350 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $88,200
- 25th percentile
- $111,110
- Median
- $149,280
- 75th percentile
- $199,290
- Top 10%
- $267,810
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 220,660 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $184,350 | +23% | $113,300 | $275,000 | 2,250 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $181,780 | +22% | $99,990 | $315,700 | 7,540 |
| 3 | New York | $176,650 | +18% | $105,380 | $321,880 | 17,920 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $172,440 | +16% | $108,040 | $294,570 | 6,400 |
| 5 | California | $170,080 | +14% | $96,430 | $307,600 | 27,450 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $167,110 | +12% | $106,480 | $268,040 | 530 |
| 7 | Colorado | $166,400 | +11% | $103,580 | $276,380 | 3,620 |
| 8 | Virginia | $165,980 | +11% | $105,130 | $272,070 | 5,770 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $165,930 | +11% | $102,530 | $295,480 | 3,020 |
| 10 | Washington | $165,530 | +11% | $108,830 | $271,380 | 4,560 |
| 11 | Delaware | $153,890 | +3% | $85,760 | $273,790 | 580 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $153,770 | +3% | $97,840 | $230,980 | 4,370 |
| 13 | Maryland | $152,770 | +2% | $92,630 | $236,830 | 3,820 |
| 14 | Illinois | $151,370 | +1% | $90,820 | $267,520 | 13,520 |
| 15 | Georgia | $150,700 | +1% | $89,790 | $271,170 | 7,270 |
| 16 | North Carolina | $142,990 | −4% | $90,390 | $260,610 | 6,480 |
| 17 | Oregon | $140,570 | −6% | $92,900 | $238,590 | 2,810 |
| 18 | Arizona | $139,820 | −6% | $88,410 | $225,500 | 3,950 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $139,050 | −7% | $89,990 | $223,390 | 290 |
| 20 | Michigan | $138,930 | −7% | $88,990 | $224,880 | 5,890 |
| 21 | Florida | $137,790 | −8% | $79,420 | $232,760 | 11,570 |
| 22 | Texas | $136,500 | −9% | $83,200 | $226,050 | 23,220 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $135,000 | −10% | $79,120 | $221,970 | 1,150 |
| 24 | Kansas | $134,470 | −10% | $91,990 | $219,980 | 1,290 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $133,490 | −11% | $91,520 | $215,620 | 3,730 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $133,060 | −11% | $80,940 | $222,690 | 8,230 |
| 27 | Vermont | $132,050 | −12% | $91,650 | $214,350 | 360 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $131,760 | −12% | $85,160 | $218,300 | 4,310 |
| 29 | Utah | $131,380 | −12% | $80,460 | $216,880 | 2,240 |
| 30 | Missouri | $130,680 | −12% | $81,730 | $225,160 | 3,510 |
| 31 | Ohio | $130,480 | −13% | $81,940 | $218,740 | 8,040 |
| 32 | Indiana | $130,340 | −13% | $85,230 | $213,640 | 3,030 |
| 33 | Maine | $129,720 | −13% | $74,150 | $207,160 | 700 |
| 34 | Alaska | $129,570 | −13% | $79,020 | $196,700 | 610 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $129,460 | −13% | $81,990 | $205,180 | 1,660 |
| 36 | Hawaii | $128,910 | −14% | $84,030 | $200,010 | 710 |
| 37 | Nevada | $128,550 | −14% | $77,230 | $257,400 | 1,520 |
| 38 | Wyoming | $127,520 | −15% | $87,750 | $200,070 | 140 |
| 39 | Iowa | $126,370 | −15% | $86,190 | $206,900 | 1,620 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $124,290 | −17% | $70,840 | $209,380 | 2,400 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $121,460 | −19% | $76,520 | $194,280 | 1,960 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $120,020 | −20% | $76,720 | $214,920 | 510 |
| 43 | Idaho | $119,990 | −20% | $82,250 | $200,480 | 1,040 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $118,070 | −21% | $78,000 | $198,230 | 820 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $117,930 | −21% | $83,780 | $176,930 | 420 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $116,080 | −22% | $73,590 | $200,250 | 1,750 |
| 47 | Montana | $115,280 | −23% | $81,330 | $186,460 | 530 |
| 48 | Alabama | $113,210 | −24% | $70,520 | $195,570 | 2,160 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $108,580 | −27% | $62,370 | $218,830 | 1,290 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $107,880 | −28% | $75,690 | $177,870 | 1,390 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $106,100 | −29% | $73,320 | $193,370 | 720 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Human Resources Managers salary questions
Which state pays human resources managers the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $184,350 a year (+23% vs. the national median of $149,280). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays human resources managers the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $106,100 a year (−29% vs. national).
Where do most human resources managers work?
California has the most jobs, about 27,450, with a median of $170,080.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.