Human Resources Specialist Salary in Washington
Based on 23K+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$84,550
$40.649/hr
vs National Average
$72,641
+16.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$57K – $136K
23K employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Human Resources Specialist in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $57,030 |
| 25th percentile | $69,200 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $84,550 |
| 75th percentile | $110,550 |
| 90th percentile | $136,070 |
Historical Salary Trend — Human Resources Specialist in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $79,620 |
| 2023 | $81,190 |
| 2024 | $83,230 |
| 2025 | $84,550 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $79,620 | $63,710 |
| 2023 | $81,190 | $66,356 |
| 2024 | $83,230 | $68,925 |
| 2025 | $84,550 | $72,641 |