Human Resources Managers pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for human resources managers is $79.58 an hour ($165,530 a year). About 4,560 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($149,280). Washington ranks 10th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for human resources managers in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $52.32 | $108,830 |
| 25% of workers | $63.08 | $131,210 |
| Half of workers (median) | $79.58 | $165,530 |
| 75% of workers | $101.54 | $211,210 |
| 90% of workers | $130.47 | $271,380 |
Human Resources Managers pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $171,360 | 3,200 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $165,790 | 70 |
| Yakima | $160,640 | 50 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $154,640 | 30 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $152,300 | 90 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $151,170 | 40 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $147,050 | 250 |
| Bellingham | $137,920 | 80 |
| Longview-Kelso | $137,230 | 30 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $135,610 | 240 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for human resources managers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 16,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $209,370 |
| Financial Managers | $174,840 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $145,210 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $130,630 |
| Facilities Managers | $139,990 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $136,500 |
| Purchasing Managers | $162,730 |
| Training and Development Managers | $163,360 |
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