Human Resources Specialists salary
in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Middle 50%
- $76,070–$131,510
- vs U.S. median
- +33%
- Metro rank
- #3 of 466
Human Resources Specialists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro earn a median of $100,830 a year, based on BLS estimates for 24,450 jobs (May 2025). That is 33% above the U.S. median of $75,940 and 9% below the DC statewide median of $110,970. It ranks #3 of 466 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE24,450 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Washington
1 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $142,800 | 5 |
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Questions
What is the average Human Resources Specialists salary in Washington?
The BLS median is $100,830 a year (May 2025). Half of the 24,450 jobs pay between $76,070 and $131,510. The 10th percentile is $60,940 and the 90th is $158,940.
Is Washington a high-paying metro for Human Resources Specialists?
That is 33% above the U.S. median of $75,940 and 9% below the DC statewide median of $110,970. It ranks #3 of 466 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Human Resources Specialists make an hour in Washington?
About $48.48 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $100,830 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $36.57–$63.23 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Human Resources Specialists the most in Washington?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Amazon ($142,800). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.