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Human Resources Specialists Salary in Washington

What Human Resources Specialists earn in Washington, labor market by labor market, and what is left after taxes and living costs in 3 counties.

Average in WA
$86,365
local median wages, weighted
Rank among states
8 of 26
published states
Workers in state
28,530
BLS employment estimate
Wage areas
1
3 counties

Pay by labor market in Washington

Human Resources Specialists pay by wage area in Washington
Wage areaMedian wageTake-home payMargin per yearLargest county
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$92,770$73,815$40,604King County, WA

Counties ranked by what is left after the basics

Human Resources Specialists in Washington counties, by yearly margin
#CountyMedian wageTake-home payMargin per year
1Pierce County, WA$92,770$73,815$46,580
2King County, WA$92,770$73,815$40,604
3Snohomish County, WA$92,770$73,815$40,604

Human Resources Specialists pay in Washington

The employment-weighted average of local median wages for Human Resources Specialists in Washington is $86,365, based on 28,530 workers. Among the 26 states with published data, that ranks number 8. The BLS national median for the occupation is $75,940, so Washington averages 13.7% above it.

Published data for Washington currently covers the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area, with a local median wage of $92,770.

Cost of living for Human Resources Specialists in Washington

We compare 3 Washington counties after federal, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes and the four basics: a one-bedroom rental, food, home energy and gasoline. Pierce County, WA leaves the largest yearly margin, $46,580. Snohomish County, WA leaves the smallest, $40,604. The median wage covers all four basics in 3 of the 3 counties.

Human Resources Specialists in other states

The states with the highest average local median wages for Human Resources Specialists are District of Columbia ($100,830), West Virginia ($96,512), Virginia ($91,605) and Maryland ($89,529).

Frequently asked questions: Human Resources Specialists in Washington

How much do Human Resources Specialists earn in Washington?

The employment-weighted average of local median wages is $86,365.

Which Washington county is best for Human Resources Specialists?

Pierce County, WA leaves the largest yearly margin after taxes and the four basics ($46,580). King County, WA follows at $40,604.