Pay vs cost of living
How far does a Human Resources Manager's pay go, state by state?
A Human Resources Manager's pay leaves the most room in New York — about $11,415/mo take-home against $1,621/mo typical rent — and the least in Nevada.
| State | Est. take-home | Typical rent | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $11,415/mo | $1,621/mo | 14% |
| Massachusetts | $11,105/mo | $1,716/mo | 15% |
| New Jersey | $10,912/mo | $1,656/mo | 15% |
| District of Columbia | $11,129/mo | $1,900/mo | 17% |
| Washington | $10,650/mo | $1,641/mo | 15% |
| California | $10,850/mo | $1,969/mo | 18% |
| Virginia | $10,233/mo | $1,547/mo | 15% |
| Rhode Island | $9,803/mo | $1,289/mo | 13% |
| Delaware | $9,602/mo | $1,321/mo | 14% |
| Minnesota | $9,347/mo | $1,230/mo | 13% |
| Colorado | $9,707/mo | $1,659/mo | 17% |
| Connecticut | $9,170/mo | $1,483/mo | 16% |
| Maryland | $9,242/mo | $1,683/mo | 18% |
| Illinois | $8,591/mo | $1,246/mo | 15% |
| Wisconsin | $8,374/mo | $1,033/mo | 12% |
| New Hampshire | $8,758/mo | $1,424/mo | 16% |
| North Carolina | $8,447/mo | $1,147/mo | 14% |
| Georgia | $8,578/mo | $1,320/mo | 15% |
| Kansas | $8,276/mo | $1,025/mo | 12% |
| Ohio | $8,136/mo | $986/mo | 12% |
| Texas | $8,467/mo | $1,328/mo | 16% |
| Pennsylvania | $8,309/mo | $1,176/mo | 14% |
| Michigan | $8,167/mo | $1,072/mo | 13% |
| Oregon | $8,503/mo | $1,431/mo | 17% |
| Indiana | $8,055/mo | $1,022/mo | 13% |
| Arizona | $8,329/mo | $1,419/mo | 17% |
| Nebraska | $7,923/mo | $1,017/mo | 13% |
| Maine | $8,005/mo | $1,104/mo | 14% |
| North Dakota | $7,736/mo | $911/mo | 12% |
| Missouri | $7,763/mo | $997/mo | 13% |
| Iowa | $7,646/mo | $932/mo | 12% |
| Tennessee | $7,658/mo | $1,111/mo | 15% |
| New Mexico | $7,474/mo | $1,034/mo | 14% |
| Kentucky | $7,223/mo | $918/mo | 13% |
| Alaska | $7,643/mo | $1,361/mo | 18% |
| Florida | $7,818/mo | $1,542/mo | 20% |
| Vermont | $7,464/mo | $1,207/mo | 16% |
| South Dakota | $7,147/mo | $910/mo | 13% |
| Utah | $7,501/mo | $1,396/mo | 19% |
| South Carolina | $7,228/mo | $1,131/mo | 16% |
| Oklahoma | $6,988/mo | $970/mo | 14% |
| Alabama | $6,923/mo | $967/mo | 14% |
| Idaho | $7,097/mo | $1,163/mo | 16% |
| West Virginia | $6,742/mo | $848/mo | 13% |
| Montana | $6,904/mo | $1,031/mo | 15% |
| Wyoming | $6,462/mo | $979/mo | 15% |
| Arkansas | $6,330/mo | $903/mo | 14% |
| Louisiana | $6,443/mo | $1,028/mo | 16% |
| Hawaii | $7,231/mo | $1,927/mo | 27% |
| Mississippi | $5,945/mo | $933/mo | 16% |
| Nevada | $5,983/mo | $1,478/mo | 25% |
Take-home is that state's BLS OEWS 2023 median wage after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. Rent is population-weighted Census gross rent (utilities included). Neither includes state taxes, insurance, or the cost of moving.