Human Resources Managers pay range in Muskegon
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $193,760 or more. The middle half of human resources managers in Muskegon earn between $99,710 and $160,150.
- $83K10th
- $100K25th
- $131KMedian
- $160K75th
- $194K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $132,840 | $11,070 | $63.87 |
| Median | $130,580 | $10,882 | $62.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $99,710 | $8,309 | $47.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $160,150 | $13,346 | $77.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Human Resources Managers pay in Muskegon vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Human resources managers in Muskegon earn 13% less than the Michigan average ($152,580) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($164,230). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $149,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | $132,840 | $130,580 | $82,960 | $193,760 | 50 |
| Michigan | $152,580 | $138,930 | $88,990 | $224,880 | 5,890 |
| United States | $164,230 | $149,280 | $88,200 | $267,810 | 220,660 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Human Resources Managers salary after taxes in Muskegon
On the average salary of $132,840, a single filer in Muskegon takes home about $95,393 a year, or $7,949 a month and $3,669 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Is Muskegon a good place for human resources managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Muskegon area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.5), so the average $132,840 buys what about $143,581 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Muskegon ($46,060). A typical home costs $255,271, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Human Resources Managers salary in other Michigan cities
Muskegon ranks 11th of 14 Michigan metro areas for this job; Midland pays the most ($181,210).
Highest-paying cities for human resources managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($257,750).
- San Jose, CA$257,750
- San Francisco, CA$219,270
- Bridgeport, CT$209,710
- New York, NY$204,790
- Boston, MA$197,730
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Human Resources Managers salary in Muskegon: questions
How much do human resources managers make an hour in Muskegon?
$63.87 an hour on average, and $62.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level human resources managers salary in Muskegon?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $99,710, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the human resources managers take-home pay in Muskegon?
About $95,393 a year ($7,949 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $132,840. Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Do human resources managers earn more in Muskegon than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% less than the U.S. average for this job ($164,230).
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; area Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI (34740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.61, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.61).
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