Human Resources Managers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $220,460 +57.4% vs national
Median hourly $105.99
10th percentile $124,990
90th percentile $397,910
Employed locally 2,800
National median $140,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $124,990
    25th
    $168,530
    50th (median)
    $220,460
    75th
    $307,460
    90th
    $397,910

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Managers salary vs area income 140% Median Human Resources Managers salary is 40% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    District of Columbia $174,400

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $206,420
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $180,050
    California $169,140
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $164,790
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $163,220
    Modesto, CA $162,490

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $291,660
    General and Operations Managers $162,480
    Managers, All Other $215,120
    Financial Managers $218,920
    Sales Managers $200,450
    Marketing Managers $228,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Managers make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Managers in San Jose, CA is $105.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $191.30 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Human Resources Managers salaries?

    The median Human Resources Managers salary in San Jose, CA is 57.4% above 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Human Resources Managers (10th percentile) earn around $124,990 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $168,530.