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Human Resources Managers

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Human Resources Managers

National Avg Annual Salary

$160,480

National Avg Hourly Wage

$77.15

National Total Employment

215,520

Top Metro Avg Salary

$214,610

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Highest Paying State

California leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $198,850.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 27,680 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA shows an average annual salary of $214,610.

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Largest Metro Market

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ has a broad labor footprint with 17,240 jobs.

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Top States for Human Resources Managers

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
California CA $198,850 27,680 Open
Massachusetts MA $195,340 6,730 Open
New York NY $192,040 16,720 Open
Washington WA $190,520 5,030 Open
District of Columbia DC $179,990 2,260 Open
New Jersey NJ $179,340 6,470 Open
Rhode Island RI $173,920 370 Open
Virginia VA $169,190 5,910 Open
Georgia GA $168,980 7,080 Open
Colorado CO $166,110 0 Open