Human Resources Managers Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $106,530 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $51.21
10th percentile $82,160
90th percentile $137,400
Employed locally 80
National median $140,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,160
    25th
    $98,240
    50th (median)
    $106,530
    75th
    $125,910
    90th
    $137,400

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Managers salary vs area income 143% Median Human Resources Managers salary is 43% 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
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $153,100
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $146,540
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $139,490
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $139,330
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $138,190
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $135,170

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $105,600
    Managers, All Other $115,880
    Financial Managers $105,830
    Medical and Health Services Managers $107,340
    Administrative Services Managers $99,420
    Social and Community Service Managers $87,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Managers make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Managers in Santa Fe, NM is $51.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.48 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Human Resources Managers salaries?

    The median Human Resources Managers salary in Santa Fe, NM is 23.9% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Human Resources Managers (10th percentile) earn around $82,160 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,240.