These ten locations have the highest percentage of high-paying HR jobs
New York, NY (April 2021) – Data collected from over 50,000 employers shows which North American cities have the highest percentage of high-paying Human Resources jobs available.
Ladders, Inc. collects extensive employment data weekly. CEO Marc Cenedella said, “Our Ladders data shows human resources professionals are in high demand right now. In fact, the HR career field is growing faster than most other occupations.” Federal reporting shows, “Human resources specialists will be needed to handle increasingly complex employment laws and healthcare coverage options.”
City |
Percentage of high paying jobs in HR |
Bowling Green, KY |
9.65% |
Bangor, ME |
9.09% |
Fresno, CA |
8.14% |
South Bend, IN |
6.61% |
Miami, FL |
6.5% |
London, ON |
6.29% |
Chattanooga, TN |
6.26% |
New York, NY |
6.11% |
Flint, MI |
6.02% |
Topeka, KS |
5.88% |
Data Courtesy: Ladders, Inc.
Human Resources Salaries
The median HR salary is $63,490 but the field has ample opportunities for experts to earn six-figure wages, especially in the growing professional, scientific, and technical services verticals. The chart below includes Ladders, Inc. data on the companies with the highest percentage of HR jobs that pay at least $100,000. Percentage figures indicate the percent of the company’s total six-figure jobs available in HR.
Company |
Percentage of Six-Figure Jobs Available in HR |
Coinbase |
27.8% |
Kemper Corporation |
23.78% |
Advance Auto Parts |
22.92% |
Farmers Insurance Group |
21.79% |
Allstate Insurance Company |
21.59% |
Instacart |
21.01% |
State Farm® |
19.21% |
State Farm Insurance Cos |
18.25% |
Trinet |
18.18% |
Marsh & McClennan Companies |
18.10% |
About Ladders, Inc.
Ladders, Inc., is the number one career site for professionals seeking six-figure jobs and ongoing vocational enrichment. Ladders services (including Apply4Me, Ladders Premium, and Ladders News) make top-end professionals’ lives easier. Ladders has more than 9 million members who use the platform to manage, market and move up in their careers. Learn more at TheLadders.com.