DOL Median (Massachusetts)
$120,806
vs National
+4.1%
National: $116,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$82,461
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$120,806
+4.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$116,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Human Resources Managers in Massachusetts earns $120,806 in nominal terms, which is 4.1% above the national average of $116,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $82,461 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Massachusetts
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION | $240,000 | 1 |
| Foghorn Therapeutics | $235,000 | 2 |
| Philips North America LLC | $217,743 | 2 |
| Virgin Pulse, Inc. | $185,000 | 1 |
| NATIONAL MEDICAL CARE, AN FMC COMPANY | $175,926 | 1 |
| Bioverativ Therapeutics, Inc. | $172,000 | 1 |
| Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | $170,800 | 1 |
| Liberty Mutual Group Inc. | $170,213 | 2 |
| IDEXX Laboratories Inc. | $170,000 | 5 |
| TripAdvisor LLC | $166,130 | 1 |
| Axcelis Technologies Inc. | $165,000 | 1 |
| McKinsey & Company Inc. United States | $162,500 | 2 |
| National Medical Care Inc. A Fresenius Medical Care N.A. Company | $145,018 | 1 |
| Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc. | $145,018 | 1 |
| Drift.com, Inc. | $145,000 | 1 |
| SHIRE PHARMACEUTICALS INC | $145,000 | 1 |
| 4A Consulting, LLC | $135,000 | 1 |
| Virtusa Corporation | $133,000 | 9 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | $131,082 | 1 |
| MyJoVE Corporation | $126,194 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Human Resources Managers
Uniondale, NY · $350,000New Orleans, LA · $325,000Purchase, NY · $300,000NORTH CHICAGO, IL · $300,000Abbott Park, IL · $300,000Top-Paying Roles in Massachusetts
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How much does a Human Resources Managers make in Massachusetts?
The median Human Resources Managers salary in Massachusetts is $120,806 based on 59 DOL filings.
Is Massachusetts a good place to work as a Human Resources Managers?
A Human Resources Managers in Massachusetts earns 4.1% more than the national median of $116,000, or $82,461 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.