Human Resources Managers Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $126,640 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $60.89
10th percentile $81,280
90th percentile $195,990
Employed locally 130
National median $140,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,280
    25th
    $102,570
    50th (median)
    $126,640
    75th
    $161,400
    90th
    $195,990

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Managers salary vs area income 172% Median Human Resources Managers salary is 72% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $206,420
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $159,690
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $156,250
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $151,180
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $144,990
    Lynchburg, VA $143,480

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $89,570
    Construction Managers $100,570
    Sales Managers $119,170
    Medical and Health Services Managers $101,590
    Managers, All Other $120,740
    Financial Managers $132,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Managers in Wilmington, NC is $60.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $122.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Managers salary in Wilmington, NC is 9.6% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Human Resources Managers (10th percentile) earn around $81,280 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,570.