Human Resources Managers Salary in Massachusetts

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

Median annual salary $131,400 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $63.17
10th percentile $98,820
90th percentile $207,040
Employed locally 30
National median $140,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,820
    25th
    $112,040
    50th (median)
    $131,400
    75th
    $176,430
    90th
    $207,040

    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 Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $100,150
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $121,010
    Financial Managers $134,120
    Medical and Health Services Managers $113,290
    Social and Community Service Managers $75,850
    Facilities Managers $105,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Managers in Massachusetts is $63.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Managers salary in Massachusetts is 6.2% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Human Resources Managers (10th percentile) earn around $98,820 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $112,040.