Human Resources Managers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $121,380 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $58.36
10th percentile $78,920
90th percentile $189,190
Employed locally 350
National median $140,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,920
    25th
    $96,090
    50th (median)
    $121,380
    75th
    $146,080
    90th
    $189,190

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Managers salary vs area income 179% Median Human Resources Managers salary is 79% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $220,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $206,420
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $180,050
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $178,550
    Massachusetts $176,510
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $176,290

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $153,100
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $146,540
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $139,490
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $139,330
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $138,190
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $135,170

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $100,350
    Managers, All Other $131,030
    Medical and Health Services Managers $126,230
    Financial Managers $127,420
    Architectural and Engineering Managers $215,120
    Construction Managers $100,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Managers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Managers in Albuquerque, NM is $58.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.60 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Human Resources Managers salaries?

    The median Human Resources Managers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 13.3% below the national median of $140,030. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Human Resources Managers in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Human Resources Managers (10th percentile) earn around $78,920 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,090.