Human Resources Specialists Salary in Olympia, WA

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

Median annual salary $84,180 +15.5% vs national
Median hourly $40.47
10th percentile $56,640
90th percentile $107,120
Employed locally 1,350
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,640
    25th
    $67,370
    50th (median)
    $84,180
    75th
    $95,170
    90th
    $107,120

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 90% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 10% 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
    Washington $83,230
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,060
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $81,280

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts $86,200
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,460
    Accountants and Auditors $90,140
    Compliance Officers $82,050
    Financial and Investment Analysts $67,370
    Project Management Specialists $102,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Olympia, WA is $40.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Olympia, WA is 15.5% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $56,640 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,370.