Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Jersey | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $172,440 | $149,469 | +15% |
| Median hourly wage | $82.90 | $71.86 | +15% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $158,493.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a HR Manager in New Jersey is $172,440, or about $82.90 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for HR Managers is $149,469. New Jersey is +15% above the national median.
Entry-level hr managers in New Jersey typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 6,400 hr manager jobs on record and a median salary of $172,440, New Jersey offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.