Human Resources Managers Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $116,010 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $55.77
10th percentile $71,680
90th percentile $203,670
Employed locally 100
National median $140,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,680
    25th
    $95,940
    50th (median)
    $116,010
    75th
    $145,330
    90th
    $203,670

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $88,990
    Financial Managers $114,510
    Medical and Health Services Managers $113,730
    Managers, All Other $100,700
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $104,970
    Sales Managers $107,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Managers in Maryland is $55.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $112.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Managers salary in Maryland is 17.2% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Human Resources Managers (10th percentile) earn around $71,680 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,940.