HR Manager Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median HR manager in the Detroit area earns $149,980 a year ($72.11 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($149,280) and 8% above the Michigan median ($138,930). Half of the 3,090 HR managers there earn between $121,920 and $183,060.
Median $149,980
10th: $97,34090th: $232,790
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $97,340 | $88,990 | $88,200 |
| 25th percentile | $121,920 | $110,820 | $111,110 |
| Median | $149,980 | $138,930 | $149,280 |
| 75th percentile | $183,060 | $174,740 | $199,290 |
| 90th percentile | $232,790 | $224,880 | $267,810 |
| Average | $161,070 | $152,580 | $164,230 |
| Jobs | 3,090 | 5,890 | 220,660 |
Detroit, MI ranks 20th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for HR manager pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($220,460).
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- Grand Rapids, MI: $132,100
- 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
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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.