Human Resources Managers Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $129,390 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $62.21
10th percentile $80,020
90th percentile $215,640
Employed locally 150
National median $140,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,020
    25th
    $100,760
    50th (median)
    $129,390
    75th
    $165,990
    90th
    $215,640

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Managers salary vs area income 183% Median Human Resources Managers salary is 83% 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
    Midland, MI $169,300
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $157,360
    Minnesota $152,250
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $144,450
    Ann Arbor, MI $142,840
    Midland, TX $137,050

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $98,850
    Industrial Production Managers $125,910
    Financial Managers $131,790
    Medical and Health Services Managers $99,420
    Sales Managers $129,720
    Architectural and Engineering Managers $142,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Managers in Kalamazoo, MI is $62.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $106.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Managers salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 7.6% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Human Resources Managers (10th percentile) earn around $80,020 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,760.