Human Resources Specialists pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for human resources specialists is $40.65 an hour ($84,550 a year). About 22,770 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($75,940). Washington ranks 3rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for human resources specialists in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.42 | $57,030 |
| 25% of workers | $33.27 | $69,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.65 | $84,550 |
| 75% of workers | $53.15 | $110,550 |
| 90% of workers | $65.42 | $136,070 |
Human Resources Specialists pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $92,770 | 14,120 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $90,290 | 710 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $86,700 | 1,410 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $81,290 | 620 |
| Walla Walla | $80,730 | 120 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $78,800 | 230 |
| Bellingham | $78,160 | 430 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $77,920 | 240 |
| Longview-Kelso | $75,810 | 190 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $74,430 | 1,370 |
| Yakima | $72,180 | 390 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for human resources specialists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 73,700 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $100,360 |
| Project Management Specialists | $124,160 |
| Management Analysts | $109,170 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $95,120 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $85,130 |
| Compliance Officers | $88,790 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $81,860 |
| Cost Estimators | $86,070 |
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