Human Resources Specialists Salary in Washington
Human Resources Specialists in Washington earn a median of $84,550 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $84,550
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($75,940)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 22,770
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,030; the top 10% earn over $136,070. Nationally the range is $47,180 to $128,720.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Human Resources Managers$165,530 median in Washington
- Labor Relations Specialists$104,100 median in Washington
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$57,390 median in Washington
- Compliance Managers$164,160 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$86,630 median in Washington
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$79,250 median in Washington
Human Resources Specialists pay in Washington
How much do human resources specialists make in Washington?
The median is $84,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,030 and the top 10% earn over $136,070. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for human resources specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+11% vs. the national median of $75,940). Living costs are not included.