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Human Resources Specialists average salary by city in Washington
- Seattle$99,220
- Bremerton$95,830
- Kennewick$89,110
- Olympia$88,490
- Walla Walla$86,380
- Mount Vernon$84,220
- Bellingham$83,790
- Wenatchee$81,140
- Spokane$79,710
- Longview$78,750
- Yakima$75,770
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $99,220 | $92,770 | $73,860 | $78,631 | 111 |
| Bremerton | $95,830 | $90,290 | $72,090 | $76,246 | 106 |
| Kennewick | $89,110 | $81,290 | $64,420 | $71,519 | 100 |
| Olympia | $88,490 | $86,700 | $72,910 | $71,083 | 104 |
| Walla Walla | $86,380 | $80,730 | $66,000 | $69,598 | 99 |
| Mount Vernon | $84,220 | $78,800 | $64,730 | $68,079 | 102 |
| Bellingham | $83,790 | $78,160 | $63,940 | $67,776 | 103 |
| Wenatchee | $81,140 | $77,920 | $63,630 | $65,912 | 104 |
| Spokane | $79,710 | $74,430 | $60,780 | $64,906 | 100 |
| Longview | $78,750 | $75,810 | $58,850 | $64,231 | 98 |
| Yakima | $75,770 | $72,180 | $59,950 | $62,134 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-1071.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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