Human Resources Managers Salary in Minnesota

Human resources managers in Minnesota earn the most in Minneapolis (average $169,950 a year) and the least in Duluth ($127,990), across the 5 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the human resources managers average at $163,990 and the median at $153,770 for 4,370 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $164,230.

Human Resources Managers average salary by city in Minnesota

Minneapolis$169,950
Rochester$150,350
Mankato$149,740
St. Cloud$145,460
Duluth$127,990

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$169,950	$159,390	$126,110	$116,919	105
Rochester	$150,350	$140,800	$119,940	$105,061	91
Mankato	$149,740	$147,830	$115,350	$104,692	91
St. Cloud	$145,460	$135,250	$114,390	$102,102	88
Duluth	$127,990	$124,290	$101,670	$91,533	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. 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 Minnesota

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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