Human Resources Specialists Salary in Yakima, WA

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

Median annual salary $69,640 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.48
10th percentile $48,030
90th percentile $103,770
Employed locally 390
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,030
    25th
    $59,140
    50th (median)
    $69,640
    75th
    $83,510
    90th
    $103,770

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 102% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 2% above 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 Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,040
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,850
    Compliance Officers $75,400
    Project Management Specialists $92,210
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $70,300
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Yakima, WA is $33.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Yakima, WA is 4.5% below 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,030 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,140.