Human Resources Managers Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $119,430 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $57.42
10th percentile $79,810
90th percentile $178,870
Employed locally 220
National median $140,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,810
    25th
    $96,220
    50th (median)
    $119,430
    75th
    $140,320
    90th
    $178,870

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Managers salary vs area income 188% Median Human Resources Managers salary is 88% 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 Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $89,210
    Medical and Health Services Managers $101,030
    Financial Managers $123,280
    Sales Managers $106,450
    Managers, All Other $108,730
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $100,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Managers in Scranton, PA is $57.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $90.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Managers salary in Scranton, PA is 14.7% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Human Resources Managers (10th percentile) earn around $79,810 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,220.