Human Resources Managers pay range in Olympia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $109,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $186,440 or more. The middle half of human resources managers in Olympia earn between $123,340 and $159,010.
- $109K10th
- $123K25th
- $136KMedian
- $159K75th
- $186K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $144,370 | $12,031 | $69.41 |
| Median | $135,610 | $11,301 | $65.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $123,340 | $10,278 | $59.30 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $159,010 | $13,251 | $76.45 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Human Resources Managers pay in Olympia vs. Washington and the U.S.
Human resources managers in Olympia earn 19% less than the Washington average ($178,830) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($164,230). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $149,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia | $144,370 | $135,610 | $109,190 | $186,440 | 240 |
| Washington | $178,830 | $165,530 | $108,830 | $271,380 | 4,560 |
| United States | $164,230 | $149,280 | $88,200 | $267,810 | 220,660 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Human Resources Managers salary after taxes in Olympia
On the average salary of $144,370, a single filer in Olympia takes home about $109,943 a year, or $9,162 a month and $4,229 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Olympia a good place for human resources managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Olympia area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.7), so the average $144,370 buys what about $139,259 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Olympia ($61,960). A typical home costs $533,918, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Human Resources Managers salary in other Washington cities
Olympia ranks 10th of 10 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($186,920).
- Seattle$186,920
- Wenatchee$183,110
- Spokane$164,690
- Bremerton$164,220
- Mount Vernon$157,970
- Kennewick$157,240
- Yakima$153,930
- Bellingham$149,910
- Longview$144,830
- Olympia$144,370
Highest-paying cities for human resources managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($257,750).
- San Jose, CA$257,750
- San Francisco, CA$219,270
- Bridgeport, CT$209,710
- New York, NY$204,790
- Boston, MA$197,730
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Human Resources Managers salary in Olympia: questions
How much do human resources managers make an hour in Olympia?
$69.41 an hour on average, and $65.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level human resources managers salary in Olympia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $109,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $123,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the human resources managers take-home pay in Olympia?
About $109,943 a year ($9,162 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $144,370. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do human resources managers earn more in Olympia than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($164,230).
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 11-3121; area Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA (36500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.28, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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