Human Resource Managers Salary in Ohio (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Human Resources Managers in Ohio, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$130,480
per year
Hourly Rate
$62.73
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-13% vs US median
US median $149,280
State Rank
#31 of 51
8,040 employed here

How much does a Human Resource Managers make in Ohio?

A Human Resource Managers working in Ohio earns a median salary of $130,480 per year, or about $62.73 per hour. That is 13% below the national median of $149,280 for this occupation.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $81,940 while the top 10% make $218,740 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $99,470 and $170,770 a year.

Human Resource Managers salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$81,940$39.39
25th percentile (early career)$99,470$47.82
50th percentile (median)$130,480$62.73
75th percentile (experienced)$170,770$82.10
90th percentile (top earners)$218,740$105.16

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 31st out of 51 states and territories for Human Resource Managers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$184,350
2Massachusetts$181,780
3New York$176,650
4New Jersey$172,440
5California$170,080

Working as a Human Resource Managers in Ohio

Nationally, about 221,000 people work as Human Resources Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Ohio pay ($130,480) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Human Resource Managers make in Ohio?
The median Human Resource Managers salary in Ohio is $130,480 per year, or about $62.73 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $81,940 at the entry level to $218,740 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Human Resources Managers about 13% less than the national median of $149,280. Ohio ranks 31st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Human Resources Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $130,480 a year. About 8,040 Human Resources Managers are employed in Ohio. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.