Human Resources Managers Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $145,840 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $70.12
10th percentile $94,080
90th percentile $214,610
Employed locally 70
National median $140,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $94,080
    25th
    $118,730
    50th (median)
    $145,840
    75th
    $176,340
    90th
    $214,610

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Managers salary vs area income 180% Median Human Resources Managers salary is 80% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $220,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $206,420
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $180,050
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $178,550
    Massachusetts $176,510
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $176,290

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $178,550
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $176,290
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $172,970
    Washington $169,410
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $164,790
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $161,760

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $120,000
    Managers, All Other $136,850
    Financial Managers $147,830
    Construction Managers $129,570
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $167,680
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $157,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Managers make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Managers in Bellingham, WA is $70.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.47 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Human Resources Managers salaries?

    The median Human Resources Managers salary in Bellingham, WA is 4.1% above the national median of $140,030. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Human Resources Managers in Bellingham?

    Entry-level Human Resources Managers (10th percentile) earn around $94,080 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $118,730.