Human Resources Specialists, Washington
$100,830
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV. Middle half of wages roughly $76,070 to $131,510.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +32.8%
- US median
- $75,940
- Metro RPP
- 108.9
- Middle half
- $76,070 to $131,510
- OEWS employment
- 24,450
- SOC
- 13-1071
Human Resources Specialists in Washington pay a median $100,830 (May 2025), 32.8% above the US median of $75,940. At local prices (RPP 108.9), that median buys about what $92,590 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$100,830 in Washington buys about what $92,590 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 108.9, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 151.1 vs all-items 108.9 (US = 100, 2024).
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Human Resources Specialists in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $100,830 | $76,070 to $131,510 | 108.9 |
| Boston | $90,270 | $68,650 to $121,700 | 108.3 |
| San Francisco | $103,140 | $79,820 to $136,040 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $63,490 | $49,170 to $81,060 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Human Resources Specialists in Washington?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Human Resources Specialists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $100,830.
- How does Washington pay compare to the US median for Human Resources Specialists?
- Local median pay is 32.8% above the national OEWS median of $75,940.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Washington is 108.9 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $100,830 has about the same purchasing power as $92,590 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.