Human Resources Managers Salary in Maryland

Human resources managers in Maryland earn the most in Hagerstown (average $159,470 a year) and the least in Salisbury ($136,040), across the 4 Maryland metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the human resources managers average at $159,780 and the median at $152,770 for 3,820 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $164,230.

Human Resources Managers average salary by city in Maryland

Hagerstown$159,470
Baltimore$157,180
Lexington Park$149,980
Salisbury$136,040

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Hagerstown	$159,470	$149,610	$113,320	$112,667	94
Baltimore	$157,180	$146,370	$113,380	$111,228	104
Lexington Park	$149,980	$142,140	$119,120	$106,694	101
Salisbury	$136,040	$131,660	$89,990	$97,898	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Human Resources Managers salary in other states

Human Resources Managers salary by city and state

More about pay in Maryland

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-3121.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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