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How much does a human resources manager make in Wausau?

$131,200a year

Median yearly pay for human resources managers in the Wausau, WI metro area. That is $63.10 an hour or $10,940 a month.

Hourly
$63.10
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
173 of 358
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,570Median: $131,200Highest 10%: $184,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$83,570$40.18
25th$102,100$49.06
Median$131,200$63.10
75th$156,600$75.27
90th$184,300$88.61

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for human resources managers.

Minneapolis, MN$159,400
Madison, WI$140,700
Sheboygan, WI$139,800
Janesville, WI$139,400
Fond du Lac, WI$139,100
Milwaukee, WI$136,500
Green Bay, WI$135,400
Kenosha, WI$133,300
La Crosse, WI$132,900
Oshkosh, WI$131,800
Racine, WI$130,500
Eau Claire, WI$127,100
Appleton, WI$126,600
Duluth, MN$124,300
Human Resources Manager salary in Wisconsin Human Resources Manager salary in all states

Related jobs in Wausau

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chief Executive$202,500
Marketing Manager$141,200
Financial Manager$131,300
Computer and Information Systems Manager$129,600
Architectural and Engineering Manager$126,500
Medical and Health Services Manager$125,600
Sales Manager$123,200
General and Operations Manager$107,600
Construction Manager$106,500
Education Administrator$105,900
Salaries for every job in Wausau, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a human resources manager make an hour in Wausau?

The median hourly pay in the Wausau, WI metro area is $63.10 ($131,200 a year).

Do human resources managers make more in Wausau than the national average?

No: $131,200 against $149,300 nationally, 12% less.

How does Wausau compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $133,500, so Wausau pays 2% less.

Where does Wausau rank for human resources manager pay?

173 of 358 metro areas with data.

How much does a human resources manager make starting out in Wausau?

The lowest-paid 10% make $83,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $184,300 or more.

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.