Human Resources Specialists Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $76,820 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.94
10th percentile $49,280
90th percentile $113,940
Employed locally 210
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,280
    25th
    $61,490
    50th (median)
    $76,820
    75th
    $93,390
    90th
    $113,940

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 97% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 3% 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 Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $83,390
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $76,410
    Project Management Specialists $104,780
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $72,200
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,050
    Compliance Officers $78,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Wenatchee, WA is $36.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Wenatchee, WA is 5.4% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,280 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,490.