Office Manager salary in Yakima, WA
The median office manager in Yakima earned $73,050 a year in May 20251. That is 5.1% above the US median of $69,500, even though it is 8.1% below the Washington statewide median of $79,480. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#66 of 519). About 880 office managers work here, 3% of the Washington total.
BLS occupation 43-1011, area Yakima, WA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Yakima against Washington and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima, WA | $54,740 | $73,050 | $101,570 | |
| Washington | $56,900 | $79,480 | $120,710 | |
| United States | $45,610 | $69,500 | $104,710 |
The middle half of office managers in Yakima earns $61,950–$85,090. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $101,570, only 1.9 times the bottom tenth, against 2.3 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $23,140 wide, against $31,410 across Washington and $29,140 nationally: employers in Yakima pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an office manager here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $54,740 | $4,562 | $26.32 | $70,632 |
| 25th percentile | $61,950 | $5,162 | $29.78 | $79,935 |
| Median | $73,050 | $6,088 | $35.12 | $94,258 |
| 75th percentile | $85,090 | $7,091 | $40.91 | $109,794 |
| 90th percentile | $101,570 | $8,464 | $48.83 | $131,058 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $12,040 a year in pay and about $15,535 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $11,100 in pay. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $69,500 falls between the 25th percentile and the median in Yakima, and the Washington statewide median of $79,480 falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What a hire really costs in Yakima
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $21,208 to the $73,050 median and brings it to $94,258 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Yakima
Of the 15 roles we track in Yakima, this one ranks #4 by median pay, between executive assistants ($73,190) and recruiters ($72,180). Project Coordinator is the highest at $98,780.
| Role | Median | vs office manager | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant | +12.8% | 600 | |
| Executive Assistant | +0.2% | 180 | |
| Office Manager | this role | 880 | |
| Recruiter | -1.2% | 390 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -11.2% | 240 |
Measured against the US median, office managers rank #5 of the 15 roles we track in Yakima (+5.1%), between bookkeepers (+5.7%) and customer support specialists (+4.0%). The typical role here is at +0.6%, so, measured against the US, office managers cost more in Yakima than the area's general pay level would suggest. Office managers hold 12.5% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Yakima, 9.4% across Washington and 9.2% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Washington
Across the 13 areas of Washington with data for this job, the median runs from $72,300 in Spokane-Spokane Valley to $81,980 in Longview-Kelso, a gap of $9,680 a year. Of the 7 areas in Washington with more office managers than Yakima, 1 pays less: Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA ($72,300).
| Area | Median | vs Yakima | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla, WA | +3.7% | 230 | |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | +3.5% | 1,180 | |
| Western Washington (Nonmetro) | +3.2% | 1,310 | |
| Eastern Washington (Nonmetro) | +2.3% | 930 | |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | +0.3% | 410 | |
| Yakima, WA | this area | 880 | |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | -1.0% | 2,810 |
Yakima against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Yakima is #269 of 517 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the top quarter of US areas. Outside Washington, Nashville-Murfreesboro and Dallas-Fort Worth pay just above Yakima and Midland and Rochester just below. All four are within $110 a year of the median in Yakima. Of the three markets with about as many office managers, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Yakima | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | +0.0% | 45,710 | pay | |
| Nashville-Murfreesboro, TN | +0.0% | 17,890 | pay | |
| Yakima, WA | this area | 880 | ||
| Midland, TX | -0.1% | 1,100 | pay | |
| Rochester, MN | -0.2% | 940 | pay | |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | -10.1% | 880 | jobs | |
| Logan, UT-ID | -13.0% | 880 | jobs | |
| Lake Charles, LA | -24.8% | 880 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an office manager in Yakima, WA?
About $94,258 a year at the median, or $7,855 a month: $73,050 in pay plus about $21,208 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for office managers in Yakima?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $73,050 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $54,740, the 90th $101,570, and the middle half earned $61,950 to $85,090.
Is Yakima cheaper than the rest of Washington for office managers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $73,050 against $79,480 statewide. The next area up in Washington is Wenatchee-East Wenatchee at $73,290, the next down Spokane-Spokane Valley at $72,300.
How many office managers work in Yakima?
BLS counts about 880 in the May 2025 survey. That is 3% of the Washington total of 31,790. 7 areas in Washington have more; the closest in size is Bellingham, with about 920.
Does an office manager cost more than a recruiter in Yakima?
Yes: $870 a year more at the median. The medians are $73,050 and $72,180.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-1011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.