Human Resources Managers Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $155,380 +11% vs national
Median hourly $74.70
10th percentile $99,560
90th percentile $230,170
Employed locally 90
National median $140,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,560
    25th
    $121,090
    50th (median)
    $155,380
    75th
    $179,650
    90th
    $230,170

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Managers salary vs area income 181% Median Human Resources Managers salary is 81% 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 Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $122,920
    Managers, All Other $175,070
    Construction Managers $133,770
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $161,370
    Architectural and Engineering Managers $184,200
    Financial Managers $161,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Managers in Kennewick, WA is $74.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Managers salary in Kennewick, WA is 11% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Human Resources Managers (10th percentile) earn around $99,560 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $121,090.