Human Resources Managers
SOC Code: 11-3121 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Human Resources Managers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $127,733 | $180,773 | $233,813 | $286,853 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $131,976 | $173,077 | $214,198 | $255,299 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $105,414 | $150,862 | $196,310 | $241,758 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $110,386 | $154,086 | $197,787 | $241,488 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $117,541 | $158,205 | $198,869 | $239,533 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $125,258 | $162,968 | $200,658 | $238,368 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $122,408 | $160,534 | $198,640 | $236,766 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $117,083 | $154,960 | $192,837 | $230,714 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $112,923 | $151,611 | $190,320 | $229,008 |
| Boulder, CO | $114,837 | $152,214 | $189,592 | $226,970 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Google LLC | 25 | $218,800 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 18 | $167,416 |
| Bloomberg L.P. | 12 | $141,761 |
| Summit Bend US Corporation | 8 | $161,223 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS SERVICES LLC | 7 | $186,286 |
| BYTEDANCE INC. | 7 | $199,749 |
| CITIBANK, N.A. | 7 | $216,557 |
| ADOBE INC. | 7 | $273,628 |
| Databricks, Inc. | 6 | $224,361 |
| GUMGUM, INC. | 6 | $220,000 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 61 | $165,748 |
| 2021 | 52 | $152,520 |
| 2022 | 66 | $168,782 |
| 2023 | 129 | $163,003 |
| 2024 | 247 | $165,881 |
| 2025 | 303 | $2,227,762 |
| 2026 | 43 | $190,651 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 4.4 | |
| Management of Personnel Resources | 4.2 | |
| Speaking | 4.2 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.2 | |
| Writing | 4.1 | |
| Coordination | 4.1 | |
| Active Learning | 4.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 4.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 4.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Personnel and Human Resources | 4.9 |
| English Language | 4.3 |
| Administration and Management | 4.2 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.9 |
| Education and Training | 3.9 |
| Law and Government | 3.6 |
| Psychology | 3.3 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.2 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 81.8% |
| Master's degree | 9.1% |
| Some college | 4.5% |
| Doctoral degree | 4.5% |
Typical Tasks
- Administer compensation, benefits, and performance management systems, and safety and recreation programs.
- Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview, and select applicants.
- Allocate human resources, ensuring appropriate matches between personnel.
- Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotion, and employee benefits.
- Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
- Advise managers on organizational policy matters, such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.
- Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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