Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Minnesota | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $153,770 | $149,469 | +3% |
| Median hourly wage | $73.93 | $71.86 | +3% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $155,953.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $143,000 | $82,500 | $181,500 | 109 |
The median annual salary for a HR Manager in Minnesota is $153,770, or about $73.93 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for HR Managers is $149,469. Minnesota is +3% above the national median.
Entry-level hr managers in Minnesota typically earn from $82,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 4,370 hr manager jobs on record and a median salary of $153,770, Minnesota offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.