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SOC 11-3121·ManagementGood pay · growing
Human Resources Managers
Median wage
$174,619
10-yr outlook
+11.6%by 2032
Openings / year
1,059
Workers in NY
16,720
How pay grows with experience
Human Resources Managers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $111,978 |
| Median (typical) | $174,619 |
| Experienced | $237,416 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Human Resources Managers — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $186,458 |
| Long Island | $175,756 |
| Hudson Valley | $172,674 |
| Southern Tier | $153,324 |
| Central New York | $146,489 |
| Western New York | $140,689 |
| Finger Lakes | $138,922 |
| North Country | $132,777 |
| Mohawk Valley | $132,741 |
| Capital Region | $123,154 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Management) that pay more than this one. A plain “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Marketing Managers$175,789 median (+$1,170) · +6.4% by 2032
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$176,749 median (+$2,130) · +4.5% by 2032
- Public Relations Managers$177,006 median (+$2,387)
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$179,665 median (+$5,046) · +10.7% by 2032
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$207,941 median (+$33,323) · +11.2% by 2032
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$213,876 median (+$39,258) · +7.8% by 2032
Ways in
Lower-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Management) that pay less than this one — often earlier-career roles or a way in.
- Fundraising Managers$169,503 median (−$5,116)
- Training and Development Managers$168,107 median (−$6,512) · +11.8% by 2032
- Purchasing Managers$168,009 median (−$6,609) · +7.8% by 2032
- Managers, All Other$164,350 median (−$10,269)
- Medical and Health Services Managers$152,599 median (−$22,020) · +23.5% by 2032
- Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School$140,424 median (−$34,194) · +18.0% by 2032
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