How much does a human resources manager make in Pennsylvania?
$133,100a year
Median yearly pay for human resources managers in Pennsylvania. That is $63.97 an hour or $11,090 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.97
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,940Median: $133,100Highest 10%: $222,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,940 | $38.91 | |
| 25th | $101,200 | $48.67 | |
| Median | $133,100 | $63.97 | |
| 75th | $174,300 | $83.81 | |
| 90th | $222,700 | $107.06 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $154,500 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $135,600 |
| Allentown, PA | $131,800 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $131,700 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $130,200 |
| York, PA | $130,100 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $128,400 |
| Reading, PA | $128,300 |
| Lancaster, PA | $128,100 |
| State College, PA | $127,600 |
| Williamsport, PA | $119,800 |
| Johnstown, PA | $119,500 |
| Lebanon, PA | $112,400 |
| Scranton, PA | $110,000 |
| Erie, PA | $104,100 |
| Altoona, PA | $104,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for human resources managers.
| 23. New Hampshire | $135,000 |
| 24. Kansas | $134,500 |
| 25. Wisconsin | $133,500 |
| 26. Pennsylvania | $133,100 |
| 27. Vermont | $132,100 |
| 28. Tennessee | $131,800 |
| 29. Utah | $131,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources manager make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $63.97 ($133,100 a year).
Do human resources managers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $133,100 against $149,300 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for human resources manager pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays human resources managers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $154,500 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.