Human Resources Managers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $130,900 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $62.93
10th percentile $106,010
90th percentile $178,920
Employed locally 220
National median $140,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $106,010
    25th
    $118,920
    50th (median)
    $130,900
    75th
    $151,690
    90th
    $178,920

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Managers salary vs area income 139% Median Human Resources Managers salary is 39% 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 Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $116,730
    Financial Managers $135,080
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $139,430
    Medical and Health Services Managers $135,450
    Sales Managers $149,710
    Marketing Managers $156,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Managers in Olympia, WA is $62.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $89.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Managers salary in Olympia, WA is 6.5% below 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Human Resources Managers (10th percentile) earn around $106,010 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $118,920.