Human Resources Managers pay in Ohio
$144,530avg. a year
$69.48 an hour · 8,040 employed
Human Resources Managers in Ohio earn an average of $144,530 a year. That is $19,700 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $164,230. The best-paying metro area is Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN at $149,390.
$130,480Median pay
$69.48Average hourly
+11%Avg. pay since 2020
#31Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Ohio metro areas
Average pay for human resources managers by metro area. Swipe to see all 15.
11,920 jobs
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
$149,390
$71.82 an hour
21,520 jobs
Cleveland, OH
$149,170
$71.71 an hour
3470 jobs
Akron, OH
$148,560
$71.42 an hour
41,870 jobs
Columbus, OH
$144,850
$69.64 an hour
5360 jobs
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH
$140,930
$67.76 an hour
6360 jobs
Toledo, OH
$140,720
$67.66 an hour
750 jobs
Springfield, OH
$138,270
$66.48 an hour
8170 jobs
Canton-Massillon, OH
$135,360
$65.08 an hour
940 jobs
Mansfield, OH
$130,520
$62.75 an hour
10100 jobs
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH
$129,080
$62.06 an hour
1150 jobs
Lima, OH
$128,840
$61.94 an hour
1250 jobs
Sandusky, OH
$127,680
$61.38 an hour
1330 jobs
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH
$127,040
$61.08 an hour
14140 jobs
Youngstown-Warren, OH
$122,890
$59.08 an hour
1550 jobs
Wheeling, WV-OH
$121,080
$58.21 an hour
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Human Resources Managers pay in Ohio, charted
Pay over time
Ohio, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Ohio human resources managers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Ohio vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $164,230 | $78.96 |
| Ohio | $144,530 | $69.48 |
| Michigan | $152,580 | $73.36 |
| Pennsylvania | $148,500 | $71.40 |
| Indiana | $143,650 | $69.06 |
| West Virginia | $132,200 | $63.56 |
| Kentucky | $130,260 | $62.62 |
Related jobs in Ohio
- Financial Managers$162,780
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$169,360
- Administrative Services Managers$111,480
- Industrial Production Managers$119,910
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$112,410
- Facilities Managers$101,900
Average pay, Ohio, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do human resources managers make in Ohio?
The average is $144,530 a year, and the median is $130,480. That is $19,700 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $164,230.
What is the hourly wage in Ohio?
$69.48 an hour on average; the median is $62.73.
Where in Ohio do they earn the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN ($149,390), followed by Cleveland, OH ($149,170). The lowest average among 15 metro areas with data is Wheeling, WV-OH ($121,080).
How does Ohio rank?
Ohio ranks #31 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.