Human Resources Managers pay in Michigan
$152,580avg. a year
$73.36 an hour · 5,890 employed
Human Resources Managers in Michigan earn an average of $152,580 a year. That is $11,650 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $164,230. The best-paying metro area is Midland, MI at $181,210.
$138,930Median pay
$73.36Average hourly
+23%Avg. pay since 2020
#18Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Michigan metro areas
Average pay for human resources managers by metro area. Swipe to see all 15.
180 jobs
Midland, MI
$181,210
$87.12 an hour
270 jobs
Jackson, MI
$162,110
$77.94 an hour
33,090 jobs
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
$161,070
$77.44 an hour
470 jobs
Niles, MI
$160,220
$77.03 an hour
5240 jobs
Ann Arbor, MI
$154,870
$74.46 an hour
6750 jobs
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
$146,850
$70.60 an hour
7150 jobs
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
$144,610
$69.53 an hour
840 jobs
Monroe, MI
$143,010
$68.75 an hour
9260 jobs
Lansing-East Lansing, MI
$138,500
$66.59 an hour
10130 jobs
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
$137,190
$65.96 an hour
11120 jobs
Flint, MI
$135,840
$65.31 an hour
1250 jobs
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI
$132,840
$63.87 an hour
1390 jobs
Saginaw, MI
$127,850
$61.46 an hour
1470 jobs
Traverse City, MI
$126,330
$60.74 an hour
1570 jobs
Battle Creek, MI
$125,590
$60.38 an hour
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Human Resources Managers pay in Michigan, charted
Pay over time
Michigan, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Michigan human resources managers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Michigan vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $164,230 | $78.96 |
| Michigan | $152,580 | $73.36 |
| Wisconsin | $148,680 | $71.48 |
| Ohio | $144,530 | $69.48 |
| Indiana | $143,650 | $69.06 |
Related jobs in Michigan
- Financial Managers$158,110
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$166,790
- Administrative Services Managers$118,830
- Industrial Production Managers$126,420
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$108,510
- Facilities Managers$104,030
Average pay, Michigan, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do human resources managers make in Michigan?
The average is $152,580 a year, and the median is $138,930. That is $11,650 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $164,230.
What is the hourly wage in Michigan?
$73.36 an hour on average; the median is $66.79.
Where in Michigan do they earn the most?
Midland, MI ($181,210), followed by Jackson, MI ($162,110). The lowest average among 15 metro areas with data is Battle Creek, MI ($125,590).
How does Michigan rank?
Michigan ranks #18 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 11-3121. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national human resources managers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.