HR Managers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$140,030
~$67/hr · ~$11,669/mo
US Jobs
222K
Faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
7/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 7/10
Human resources management is a digital-heavy knowledge occupation where AI can significantly automate recruitment screening, payroll processing, and regulatory compliance reporting. While the role requires high-level interpersonal skills for dispute mediation and strategic leadership, the vast majority of the administrative and analytical tasks are highly susceptible to AI-driven productivity gains and restructuring.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, MIBEST VALUE | $169,300 | Below avg (90.6) | $186,824 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $206,420 | Above avg (117.6) | $175,600 |
| Rochester, MN | $154,700 | Below avg (93.0) | $166,419 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $155,490 | Below avg (93.5) | $166,275 |
| Boulder, CO | $166,430 | Average (100.6) | $165,414 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $153,700 | Below avg (94.1) | $163,418 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $180,050 | Above avg (110.4) | $163,099 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $143,480 | Below avg (90.5) | $158,482 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $178,550 | Above avg (112.7) | $158,386 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $172,970 | Above avg (109.5) | $157,901 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $159,690 | Average (101.5) | $157,313 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $155,380 | Average (98.9) | $157,132 |
| Merced, CA | $156,430 | Average (99.6) | $157,030 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $152,540 | Average (97.3) | $156,760 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $176,290 | Above avg (112.6) | $156,501 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
+5% (Faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$67/hr
Monthly Income
~$11,669/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)