Human Resources Managers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $128,480 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $61.77
10th percentile $80,010
90th percentile $212,460
Employed locally 1,510
National median $140,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,010
    25th
    $97,260
    50th (median)
    $128,480
    75th
    $168,410
    90th
    $212,460

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Managers salary vs area income 174% Median Human Resources Managers salary is 74% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $157,360
    Napa, CA $156,950
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $144,450
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $136,240
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $136,110
    Lexington Park, MD $133,990

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$100,280
    Financial Managers$134,740
    Medical and Health Services Managers$102,230
    Managers, All Other$125,570
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$154,870
    Sales Managers$125,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Managers in Pittsburgh, PA is $61.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Managers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 8.2% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Human Resources Managers (10th percentile) earn around $80,010 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,260.