How much does a human resources manager make in Washington?
$165,500a year
Median yearly pay for human resources managers in Washington. That is $79.58 an hour or $13,790 a month.
- Hourly
- $79.58
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $108,800Median: $165,500Highest 10%: $271,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $108,800 | $52.32 | |
| 25th | $131,200 | $63.08 | |
| Median | $165,500 | $79.58 | |
| 75th | $211,200 | $101.54 | |
| 90th | $271,400 | $130.47 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $171,400 |
| Bremerton, WA | $165,800 |
| Yakima, WA | $160,600 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $154,600 |
| Kennewick, WA | $152,300 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $151,200 |
| Portland, OR | $148,900 |
| Spokane, WA | $147,100 |
| Bellingham, WA | $137,900 |
| Longview, WA | $137,200 |
| Olympia, WA | $135,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for human resources managers.
| 7. Colorado | $166,400 |
| 8. Virginia | $166,000 |
| 9. Connecticut | $165,900 |
| 10. Washington | $165,500 |
| 11. Delaware | $153,900 |
| 12. Minnesota | $153,800 |
| 13. Maryland | $152,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources manager make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $79.58 ($165,500 a year).
Do human resources managers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $165,500 against $149,300 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Washington rank for human resources manager pay?
Washington ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays human resources managers the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $171,400 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.