How much does a human resources assistant make in Washington?
$57,390a year
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants in Washington. That is $27.59 an hour or $4,783 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.59
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,320Median: $57,390Highest 10%: $75,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,320 | $21.79 | |
| 25th | $50,530 | $24.29 | |
| Median | $57,390 | $27.59 | |
| 75th | $65,370 | $31.43 | |
| 90th | $75,920 | $36.50 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $60,420 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $57,220 |
| Bremerton, WA | $56,140 |
| Portland, OR | $55,190 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $54,160 |
| Kennewick, WA | $53,620 |
| Spokane, WA | $53,040 |
| Bellingham, WA | $52,910 |
| Olympia, WA | $52,230 |
| Yakima, WA | $50,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for human resources assistants.
| 1. District of Columbia | $59,050 |
| 2. California | $57,590 |
| 3. Washington | $57,390 |
| 4. Maryland | $56,880 |
| 5. Alaska | $56,510 |
| 6. Rhode Island | $56,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources assistant make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $27.59 ($57,390 a year).
Do human resources assistants make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $57,390 against $50,610 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Washington rank for human resources assistant pay?
Washington ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays human resources assistants the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $60,420 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.