Human Resources Managers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $121,790 -13% vs national
Median hourly $58.55
10th percentile $91,150
90th percentile $204,920
Employed locally 250
National median $140,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $91,150
    25th
    $96,640
    50th (median)
    $121,790
    75th
    $152,150
    90th
    $204,920

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Managers salary vs area income 177% Median Human Resources Managers salary is 77% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $162,250
    Kansas City, MO-KS $135,620
    Jackson, MI $130,210
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $129,250
    Topeka, KS $123,010
    Jacksonville, FL $117,540

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$81,280
    Financial Managers$142,400
    Medical and Health Services Managers$100,180
    Sales Managers$135,420
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$49,550
    Construction Managers$98,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Managers in Wichita, KS is $58.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Managers salary in Wichita, KS is 13% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Human Resources Managers (10th percentile) earn around $91,150 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,640.