Human Resources Managers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $136,600 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $65.68
10th percentile $95,760
90th percentile $202,640
Employed locally 630
National median $140,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $95,760
    25th
    $116,130
    50th (median)
    $136,600
    75th
    $170,210
    90th
    $202,640

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Managers salary vs area income 157% Median Human Resources Managers salary is 57% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $159,690
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $157,360
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $155,380
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $144,450
    Kenosha, WI $141,920
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $140,070

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $123,460
    Managers, All Other $120,970
    Financial Managers $149,180
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $138,010
    Sales Managers $151,610
    Medical and Health Services Managers $137,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Managers in Madison, WI is $65.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Managers salary in Madison, WI is 2.4% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Human Resources Managers (10th percentile) earn around $95,760 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $116,130.