Human Resources Managers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $137,350 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $66.04
10th percentile $91,830
90th percentile $223,770
Employed locally 570
National median $140,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $91,830
    25th
    $108,000
    50th (median)
    $137,350
    75th
    $167,920
    90th
    $223,770

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Managers salary vs area income 163% Median Human Resources Managers salary is 63% 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
    District of Columbia $174,400
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $172,970
    California $169,140
    Virginia $161,690
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $159,700
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $150,930

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $93,750
    Financial Managers $143,600
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $147,160
    Medical and Health Services Managers $103,370
    Managers, All Other $139,520
    Chief Executives $213,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Managers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Managers in Des Moines, IA is $66.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $112.35 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Human Resources Managers salaries?

    The median Human Resources Managers salary in Des Moines, IA is 1.9% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Human Resources Managers (10th percentile) earn around $91,830 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,000.