Human Resources Managers salary
in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- Middle 50%
- $119,880–$187,220
- vs U.S. median
- 0%
- Metro rank
- #36 of 140
Human Resources Managers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro earn a median of $148,900 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,010 jobs (May 2025). That is in line with the U.S. median of $149,280 and 6% above the OR statewide median of $140,570. It ranks #36 of 140 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,010 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Human Resources Managers pay in other OR metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Salem, OR | $136,990 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $117,610 |
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Questions
What is the average Human Resources Managers salary in Portland?
The BLS median is $148,900 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,010 jobs pay between $119,880 and $187,220. The 10th percentile is $100,790 and the 90th is $258,630.
Is Portland a high-paying metro for Human Resources Managers?
That is in line with the U.S. median of $149,280 and 6% above the OR statewide median of $140,570. It ranks #36 of 140 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Human Resources Managers make an hour in Portland?
About $71.59 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $148,900 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $57.63–$90.01 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.