Human Resources Manager Salary in New Mexico: $134,000 Average

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Average base salary, New Mexico

$134,000 / year

≈ $11,150 per month · $64.42 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for New Mexico · median $122,000

25th percentile
$97,000Average
$134,00075th percentile
$163,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Human Resources Manager salary by state

Alabama$130,000

Alaska$138,500

Arizona$156,000

Arkansas$134,500

California$198,500

Colorado$185,000

Connecticut$187,000

Delaware$172,000

District of Columbia$194,500

Florida$155,500

Georgia$173,000

Hawaii$140,500

Idaho$133,500

Illinois$168,000

Indiana$148,500

Iowa$142,500

Kansas$152,500

Kentucky$135,000

Louisiana$124,500

Maine$140,500

Maryland$165,500

Massachusetts$202,000

Michigan$158,000

Minnesota$169,500

Mississippi$126,500

Missouri$150,000

Montana$133,000

Nebraska$144,000

Nevada$150,500

New Hampshire$151,500

New Jersey$193,000

New Mexico$134,000

New York$204,500

North Carolina$166,500

North Dakota$154,500

Ohio$149,500

Oklahoma$133,500

Oregon$159,500

Pennsylvania$153,500

Rhode Island$186,000

South Carolina$140,500

South Dakota$132,000

Tennessee$150,000

Texas$156,500

Utah$147,500

Vermont$152,000

Virginia$182,000

Washington$185,000

West Virginia$137,000

Wisconsin$154,000

Wyoming$140,500

About this role

Human Resources Manager is a professional role within the function in the Management job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Human Resources Managers do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.
Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
Negotiate bargaining agreements and help interpret labor contracts.

Top skills: Active Listening Speaking Reading Comprehension Management of Personnel Resources Writing Coordination

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Human Resources Manager pay by experience level

Entry level$91,500

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$115,000

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$154,500

Mid-career median pay

Senior$206,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$277,000

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+5%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

17,900

projected openings per year

Growing about as fast as average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Human Resources Manager salary by industry

Management of Companies and Enterprises

33,150 workers

$191,500

Management of Companies and Enterprises

33,150 workers

$191,500

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

32,900 workers

$193,000

Administrative and Support Services

19,850 workers

$145,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

17,490 workers

$138,500

Educational Services

14,920 workers

$147,500

Employment Services

11,970 workers

$138,000

Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

10,490 workers

$142,000

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services

8,610 workers

$179,500

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

8,230 workers

$200,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Human Resources Manager pays 18% above the average across 58 roles in the Management job family (family average $144,000).

Similar-paying roles in Management

Sales Manager$170,000

Public Relations Manager$170,500

Compensation and Benefits Managers$168,500

Purchasing Manager$162,000

Advertising and Promotions Managers$159,500

Marketing Manager$184,000

Training and Development Managers$153,500

Clinical Research Coordinator$186,500

Architectural and Engineering Managers$188,000

Financial Manager$193,500

Careers related to Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Specialist$85,000

Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$54,000

Management Analyst$118,000

Training and Development Managers$153,500

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$87,500

Industrial-Organizational Psychologist$176,000

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Human Resources Manager make?

The average base salary for a Human Resources Manager in the United States is $170,000 per year, or about $81.73 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $115,000 and $206,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Management roles?

The Management job family averages $144,000 across 58 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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