SOC 11-3121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Human Resources Managers — Evansville
Evansville, IN · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Human Resources Managers in Evansville, IN is $125,180 per year, 16.1% below the national median of $149,280.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Human Resources Managers in Evansville, IN is $125,180 per year, 16.1% below the national median of $149,280. Pay ranges from under $88,180 at the tenth percentile to more than $208,780 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $104,820 to $166,200.
Employment stands at 110, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Indianapolis leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $135,770. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 14th of 376 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $88,180 | −40.9% |
| 25th | $104,820 | −29.8% |
| Median (50th) | $125,180 | −16.1% |
| 75th | $166,200 | +11.3% |
| 90th | $208,780 | +39.9% |
| Mean | $139,360 | −6.6% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indianapolis | $135,770 | 1,300 | |
| 2 | Elkhart | $134,320 | 100 | |
| 3 | Bloomington | $129,580 | 60 | |
| 4 | South Bend | $128,250 | 130 | |
| 5 | Columbus | $124,230 | 60 | |
| 6 | Fort Wayne | $121,330 | 200 | |
| 7 | Lafayette | $119,620 | 140 | |
| 8 | Terre Haute | $119,620 | 50 | |
| 9 | Muncie | $119,310 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Evansville run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $125,180 goes as far as $134,169 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$125,180as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$134,169US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $125,180 a year, 16.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $88,180 to $208,780 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Indianapolis, at $135,770.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Human Resources Managers in Evansville, IN?
The median annual wage is $125,180, or $60.19 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $149,280, so pay in Evansville, IN is 16.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Evansville, IN earns more than $208,780 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $88,180 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Indianapolis, at $135,770 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Evansville, IN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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