Human Resources Managers Salary in Massachusetts
Human Resources Managers in Massachusetts earn a median of $181,780 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $181,780
- vs. U.S. median
- +22% ($149,280)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,540
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $99,990; the top 10% earn over $315,700. Nationally the range is $88,200 to $267,810.
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Human Resources Managers pay in Massachusetts
How much do human resources managers make in Massachusetts?
The median is $181,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $99,990 and the top 10% earn over $315,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for human resources managers?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+22% vs. the national median of $149,280). Living costs are not included.