WA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 11-3121

Human Resources Managers Salary in Washington

Median Annual Salary $169,410 +21% above national average (national: $140,030)
$190,520Mean Annual
$81Median Hourly
5,030Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$169,410
$111,110
10th pct.
N/A
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$111,110$53.42
25th percentile$133,920$64.38
50th percentile (median)$169,410$81.45
75th percentile$223,290$107.35
90th percentile (top earners)N/AN/A
Mean (average)$190,520$91.60

How Washington Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Washington
Washington (current) $169,410
Massachusetts $176,510 +4%
District of Columbia $174,400 +3%
New York $171,440 +1%
California $169,140 +0%
New Jersey $166,070 -2%
Rhode Island $165,380 -2%
Virginia $161,690 -5%
Colorado $154,500 -9%

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Related Occupations in Washington

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Marketing Managers $168,800 9,770
Financial Managers $171,300 13,890
Sales Managers $167,210 10,010
Software Developers $166,910 91,470
Purchasing Managers $165,170 2,150
Managers, All Other $165,080 10,740

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Human Resources Managers salary in Washington?

The mean human resources managers salary in Washington is $190,520 per year. The median (middle) salary is $169,410 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Human Resources Managers in Washington?

Entry-level human resources managerss (10th percentile) in Washington typically earn around $111,110 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $133,920 per year.

What is the highest Human Resources Managers salary in Washington?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Washington make approximately N/A per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $223,290 per year.

How does the Washington Human Resources Managers salary compare to the national average?

The median human resources managers salary in Washington is $169,410, which is +21% above national average of $140,030.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes