Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Washington | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $165,530 | $149,469 | +11% |
| Median hourly wage | $79.58 | $71.86 | +11% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $154,701.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $171,600 | $99,000 | $217,800 | 165 |
The median annual salary for a HR Manager in Washington is $165,530, or about $79.58 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for HR Managers is $149,469. Washington is +11% above the national median.
Entry-level hr managers in Washington typically earn from $99,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 4,560 hr manager jobs on record and a median salary of $165,530, Washington offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.