Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Massachusetts | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $181,780 | $149,469 | +22% |
| Median hourly wage | $87.39 | $71.86 | +22% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $171,815.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $169,000 | $97,500 | $214,500 | 162 |
The median annual salary for a HR Manager in Massachusetts is $181,780, or about $87.39 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for HR Managers is $149,469. Massachusetts is +22% above the national median.
Entry-level hr managers in Massachusetts typically earn from $97,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 7,540 hr manager jobs on record and a median salary of $181,780, Massachusetts offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.