How much does a human resources manager make in Massachusetts?
$181,800a year
Median yearly pay for human resources managers in Massachusetts. That is $87.39 an hour or $15,150 a month.
- Hourly
- $87.39
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $99,990Median: $181,800Highest 10%: $315,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,990 | $48.07 | |
| 25th | $136,600 | $65.67 | |
| Median | $181,800 | $87.39 | |
| 75th | $229,500 | $110.34 | |
| 90th | $315,700 | $151.78 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $185,000 |
| Providence, RI | $163,300 |
| Worcester, MA | $160,500 |
| Springfield, MA | $152,400 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $145,600 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $136,300 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $132,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for human resources managers.
| 1. District of Columbia | $184,400 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $181,800 |
| 3. New York | $176,700 |
| 4. New Jersey | $172,400 |
| 5. California | $170,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources manager make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $87.39 ($181,800 a year).
Do human resources managers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $181,800 against $149,300 nationally, 22% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for human resources manager pay?
Massachusetts ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays human resources managers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $185,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.