Human Resources Managers Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $101,130 -27.8% vs national
Median hourly $48.62
10th percentile $71,280
90th percentile $159,010
Employed locally 120
National median $140,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,280
    25th
    $80,140
    50th (median)
    $101,130
    75th
    $130,720
    90th
    $159,010

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $86,890
    Financial Managers $123,360
    Medical and Health Services Managers $108,240
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $97,160
    Social and Community Service Managers $74,740
    Chief Executives $99,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Managers in Southwest Maine is $48.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Managers salary in Southwest Maine is 27.8% 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 Maine?

    Entry-level Human Resources Managers (10th percentile) earn around $71,280 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,140.