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Human Resources Specialists in Washington earned a median of $84,550 a year ($40.65 an hour) in May 2025, 11% above the national median of $75,940; 22,770 were employed there, ranking #3 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $84,550 | $75,940 |
| Mean annual wage | $94,000 | $81,990 |
| Median hourly wage | $40.65 | $36.51 |
| 10th percentile | $57,030 | $47,180 |
| 25th percentile | $69,200 | $58,610 |
| 75th percentile | $110,550 | $99,380 |
| 90th percentile | $136,070 | $128,720 |
| Employment | 22,770 | 912,430 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 6.412 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.09 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.