HR Manager Salary in Baltimore, MD
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The median HR manager in the Baltimore area earns $146,370 a year ($70.37 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($149,280) and 4% below the Maryland median ($152,770). Half of the 1,980 HR managers there earn between $113,380 and $189,270.
Median $146,370
10th: $87,15090th: $232,080
| Annual pay | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $87,150 | $92,630 | $88,200 |
| 25th percentile | $113,380 | $115,570 | $111,110 |
| Median | $146,370 | $152,770 | $149,280 |
| 75th percentile | $189,270 | $192,990 | $199,290 |
| 90th percentile | $232,080 | $236,830 | $267,810 |
| Average | $157,180 | $159,780 | $164,230 |
| Jobs | 1,980 | 3,820 | 220,660 |
Baltimore, MD ranks 22nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for HR manager pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($220,460).
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- San Jose, CA: $220,460
- San Francisco, CA: $209,340
- New York, NY: $185,100
- Boston, MA: $184,990
- Washington, DC: $177,960
- Seattle, WA: $171,360
- Denver, CO: $170,940
- Los Angeles, CA: $168,400
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.