Human Resources Specialists Salary in Bellingham, WA

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

Median annual salary $75,860 +4% vs national
Median hourly $36.47
10th percentile $50,240
90th percentile $123,530
Employed locally 400
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,240
    25th
    $61,040
    50th (median)
    $75,860
    75th
    $95,230
    90th
    $123,530

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 94% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 6% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    District of Columbia $102,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Lexington Park, MD $97,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $89,860

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $88,050
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $86,650
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $84,180
    Washington $83,230
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,060

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $69,240
    Accountants and Auditors $83,060
    Compliance Officers $101,870
    Project Management Specialists $102,350
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,720
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $76,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Bellingham, WA is $36.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Bellingham, WA is 4% above the national median of $72,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,240 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,040.