How much does a human resources manager make in Wisconsin?
$133,500a year
Median yearly pay for human resources managers in Wisconsin. That is $64.18 an hour or $11,120 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.18
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $91,520Median: $133,500Highest 10%: $215,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $91,520 | $44.00 | |
| 25th | $107,300 | $51.58 | |
| Median | $133,500 | $64.18 | |
| 75th | $168,300 | $80.89 | |
| 90th | $215,600 | $103.66 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Wausau, WI | $131,200 |
| Racine, WI | $130,500 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $127,100 |
| Appleton, WI | $126,600 |
| Duluth, MN | $124,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for human resources managers.
| 22. Texas | $136,500 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources manager make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $64.18 ($133,500 a year).
Do human resources managers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $133,500 against $149,300 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for human resources manager pay?
Wisconsin ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays human resources managers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $159,400 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.