Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Human Resources Managers

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1District of Columbia$184,350
  2. 2Massachusetts$181,780
  3. 3New York$176,650
  4. 4New Jersey$172,440
  5. 5California$170,080
  6. 6Rhode Island$167,110
  7. 7Colorado$166,400
  8. 8Virginia$165,980
  9. 9Connecticut$165,930
  10. 10Washington$165,530
  11. 11Delaware$153,890
  12. 12Minnesota$153,770
  13. 13Maryland$152,770
  14. 14Illinois$151,370
  15. 15Georgia$150,700