Human Resources Managers Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $126,500 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $60.82
10th percentile $80,400
90th percentile $221,260
Employed locally 60
National median $140,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,400
    25th
    $101,610
    50th (median)
    $126,500
    75th
    $156,170
    90th
    $221,260

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $103,720
    Construction Managers $101,580
    Managers, All Other $124,550
    Medical and Health Services Managers $119,100
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $86,380
    Financial Managers $133,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Managers make per hour in Southwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Managers in Southwest Colorado is $60.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.84 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Colorado above or below average for Human Resources Managers salaries?

    The median Human Resources Managers salary in Southwest Colorado is 9.7% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Human Resources Managers (10th percentile) earn around $80,400 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,610.