The average salary in Washington is $73,682 per year (median, 2024). The highest-paying job in WA is Nurse Anesthetists at $238,050. This page covers all 746 occupations tracked by BLS in Washington.
Data: BLS OEWS, May 2024 | Last updated: 2026-04-02
Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job for the full breakdown.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse Anesthetists | $238,050 | $246,350 | 660 |
| 2 | Pediatricians, General | $235,870 | $201,440 | 550 |
| 3 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $218,180 | $202,910 | 2,940 |
| 4 | Surgeons, All Other | $210,570 | $271,540 | 820 |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $202,190 | $207,390 | 16,680 |
| 6 | Podiatrists | $195,270 | $191,870 | 140 |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $176,650 | $186,020 | 5,560 |
| 8 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $175,900 | $182,900 | 350 |
| 9 | Natural Sciences Managers | $172,040 | $197,390 | 2,640 |
| 10 | Dentists, General | $171,010 | $216,280 | 2,730 |
| 11 | Sales Managers | $169,680 | $186,470 | 10,550 |
| 12 | Financial Managers | $168,120 | $187,580 | 12,640 |
| 13 | Computer Network Architects | $164,500 | $159,130 | 4,270 |
| 14 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | $164,030 | $169,940 | 230 |
| 15 | Human Resources Managers | $163,850 | $188,820 | 4,800 |
| 16 | Marketing Managers | $162,590 | $172,780 | 9,450 |
| 17 | Medical Dosimetrists | $162,540 | $177,710 | 70 |
| 18 | Computer Programmers | $162,440 | $158,520 | 3,460 |
| 19 | Software Developers | $162,390 | $159,990 | 89,110 |
| 20 | Managers, All Other | $159,160 | $174,820 | 12,190 |
| 21 | Physician Assistants | $156,930 | $152,800 | 3,240 |
| 22 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $155,620 | $145,670 | 870 |
| 23 | Air Traffic Controllers | $155,210 | $145,610 | 560 |
| 24 | Purchasing Managers | $154,190 | $155,230 | 2,240 |
| 25 | Pharmacists | $153,500 | $148,550 | 9,450 |
| 26 | Public Relations Managers | $151,280 | $163,930 | 1,550 |
| 27 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $148,120 | $148,750 | 6,250 |
| 28 | Database Architects | $144,910 | $154,430 | 3,080 |
| 29 | Training and Development Managers | $144,360 | $156,570 | 870 |
| 30 | Commercial Divers | $143,190 | $154,630 | 130 |
The average salary in Washington ($73,682) exceeds the national average.
The highest-paying job, Nurse Anesthetists, pays $164,368 more than the WA average.
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All salary figures for Washington from BLS OEWS, May 2024.
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