Human Resources Managers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $136,100 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $65.43
10th percentile $96,650
90th percentile $227,990
Employed locally 1,100
National median $140,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,650
    25th
    $113,170
    50th (median)
    $136,100
    75th
    $175,270
    90th
    $227,990

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Managers salary vs area income 178% Median Human Resources Managers salary is 78% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $118,790
    Financial Managers $154,540
    Managers, All Other $126,190
    Sales Managers $140,990
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $160,460
    Industrial Production Managers $121,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Managers in Milwaukee, WI is $65.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $108.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Managers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 2.8% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Human Resources Managers (10th percentile) earn around $96,650 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $113,170.