Comprehensive salary overview for Washington based on 3,499,480 workers across 746 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in Washington based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Podiatrists | $228,170 | $212,950 | 200 |
| 2 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $221,990 | $204,290 | 2,590 |
| 3 | Pediatricians, General | $209,780 | $190,030 | 640 |
| 4 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $206,420 | $231,000 | 18,310 |
| 5 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $206,320 | $211,930 | 510 |
| 6 | Dentists, General | $197,950 | $203,780 | 3,100 |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $181,080 | $195,150 | 6,140 |
| 8 | Medical Dosimetrists | $179,640 | $185,080 | 70 |
| 9 | Natural Sciences Managers | $178,270 | $204,820 | 3,070 |
| 10 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $174,070 | $156,770 | 1,370 |
| 11 | Financial Manager | $171,300 | $190,600 | 13,890 |
| 12 | Human Resources Manager | $169,410 | $190,520 | 5,030 |
| 13 | Marketing Manager | $168,800 | $184,580 | 9,770 |
| 14 | Sales Manager | $167,210 | $186,810 | 10,010 |
| 15 | Software Developer | $166,910 | $175,600 | 91,470 |
| 16 | Purchasing Managers | $165,170 | $169,580 | 2,150 |
| 17 | Managers, All Other | $165,080 | $178,870 | 10,740 |
| 18 | Air Traffic Controllers | $164,070 | $150,020 | 600 |
| 19 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $161,090 | $154,210 | 6,310 |
| 20 | Public Relations Managers | $159,510 | $172,600 | 1,780 |
| 21 | Computer Programmers | $158,820 | $159,090 | 3,220 |
| 22 | Data Scientist | $158,760 | $162,730 | 7,930 |
| 23 | Aerospace Engineers | $158,600 | $159,790 | 5,700 |
| 24 | Optometrists | $157,650 | $159,450 | 930 |
| 25 | Pharmacist | $157,020 | $154,860 | 7,940 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in Washington by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $33,930 | N/A |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | $34,860 | 3,780 |
| Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | $36,050 | N/A |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $36,340 | 15,510 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $36,500 | 9,770 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $36,700 | 5,360 |
| Motion Picture Projectionists | $36,780 | 80 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $36,800 | 8,630 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $36,820 | 94,830 |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $37,030 | 730 |
The most common jobs in Washington by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 100,360 | $46,140 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 94,830 | $36,820 |
| Software Developer | 91,470 | $166,910 |
| Retail Salespersons | 86,050 | $38,350 |
| Registered Nurse | 64,690 | $112,180 |
| Cashiers | 59,660 | $37,300 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 55,260 | $42,210 |
| General and Operations Managers | 53,800 | $130,240 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 50,310 | $45,850 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 48,470 | $93,450 |
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All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.