Human Resources Managers Salary in New Mexico

Human resources managers in New Mexico earn the most in Albuquerque (average $133,300 a year) and the least in Santa Fe ($113,870), across the 3 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the human resources managers average at $129,270 and the median at $118,070 for 820 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $164,230.

Human Resources Managers average salary by city in New Mexico

Albuquerque$133,300
Las Cruces$116,420
Santa Fe$113,870

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albuquerque	$133,300	$121,990	$96,920	$97,176	96
Las Cruces	$116,420	$108,690	$83,220	$86,358	90
Santa Fe	$113,870	$110,660	$95,350	$84,689	99

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 New Mexico

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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