Human Resources Managers, Indianapolis
$135,770
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN. Middle half of wages roughly $109,460 to $171,590.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −9.1%
- US median
- $149,280
- Metro RPP
- 95.7
- Middle half
- $109,460 to $171,590
- OEWS employment
- 1,300
- SOC
- 11-3121
Human Resources Managers in Indianapolis pay a median $135,770 (May 2025), 9.1% below the US median of $149,280. At local prices (RPP 95.7), that median buys about what $141,870 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$135,770 in Indianapolis buys about what $141,870 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 95.7, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 88.9 vs all-items 95.7 (US = 100, 2024).
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Human Resources Managers in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $135,770 | $109,460 to $171,590 | 95.7 |
| Buffalo | $150,180 | $112,990 to $179,240 | 95.8 |
| San Francisco | $209,340 | $160,250 to $282,700 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $124,760 | $96,320 to $152,470 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Human Resources Managers in Indianapolis?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Human Resources Managers in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN is $135,770.
- How does Indianapolis pay compare to the US median for Human Resources Managers?
- Local median pay is 9.1% below the national OEWS median of $149,280.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Indianapolis is 95.7 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $135,770 has about the same purchasing power as $141,870 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.