HR Manager Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median HR manager in the Milwaukee area earns $136,530 a year ($65.64 an hour), 9% below the U.S. median ($149,280) and 2% above the Wisconsin median ($133,490). Half of the 1,190 HR managers there earn between $108,790 and $172,250.
Median $136,530
10th: $96,77090th: $225,010
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $96,770 | $91,520 | $88,200 |
| 25th percentile | $108,790 | $107,290 | $111,110 |
| Median | $136,530 | $133,490 | $149,280 |
| 75th percentile | $172,250 | $168,250 | $199,290 |
| 90th percentile | $225,010 | $215,620 | $267,810 |
| Average | $155,390 | $148,680 | $164,230 |
| Jobs | 1,190 | 3,730 | 220,660 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 34th 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.