536 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Washington (2024)

There are 536 occupations in Washington with a median salary above $50K per year. The highest-paying is Nurse Anesthetists at $238,050/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

536
Jobs Over $50K

$238,050

#1: Nurse Anesthetists

$85,589

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

2,066,730

Workers in These Jobs

All 536 Jobs Paying Over $50K in Washington

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary 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
31	Optometrists	$143,160	$143,750	1,010
32	Information Security Analysts	$142,940	$148,090	4,940
33	Aerospace Engineers	$142,520	$150,390	5,430
34	Nurse Practitioners	$141,040	$145,400	4,560
35	Administrative Services Managers	$138,400	$150,620	N/A
36	Fundraising Managers	$138,360	$144,830	780
37	Nurse Midwives	$138,200	$130,990	80
38	Political Scientists	$138,020	$132,010	180
39	Industrial Production Managers	$137,240	$145,570	4,170
40	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$136,230	$137,630	380
41	Medical and Health Services Managers	$135,800	$152,880	7,660
42	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$135,360	$154,240	4,370
43	Actuaries	$132,980	$140,460	230
44	Mathematicians	$132,860	$149,020	170
45	Data Scientists	$132,620	$148,730	5,640
46	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$132,350	$151,640	1,030
47	Chemical Engineers	$131,840	$132,550	660
48	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$131,340	$118,280	1,080
49	Veterinarians	$130,890	$140,510	2,040
50	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$130,760	$133,110	170
51	Petroleum Engineers	$130,600	$143,430	110
52	Art Directors	$129,680	$153,530	1,170
53	Construction Managers	$129,680	$134,930	7,460
54	Computer Systems Analysts	$128,710	$132,760	20,060
55	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$128,540	$142,790	14,530
56	Computer Occupations, All Other	$128,200	$130,890	15,410
57	Dental Hygienists	$127,180	$123,510	6,620
58	Electrical Engineers	$126,800	$127,440	9,060
59	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$126,520	$130,810	2,540
60	Materials Engineers	$125,090	$125,470	1,240
61	Emergency Management Directors	$124,860	$126,200	200
62	Lighting Technicians	$124,800	$114,160	50
63	General and Operations Managers	$123,330	$144,420	59,230
64	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$122,510	$125,180	1,800
65	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$122,480	$123,280	10,840
66	Physical Scientists, All Other	$120,660	$123,290	440
67	Facilities Managers	$120,260	$123,060	2,750
68	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$120,200	$116,770	3,110
69	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$119,800	$121,670	240
70	Radiation Therapists	$119,740	$155,820	320
71	Project Management Specialists	$119,020	$120,490	26,310
72	Sound Engineering Technicians	$118,970	$110,270	310
73	Materials Scientists	$118,860	$129,830	430
74	Power Plant Operators	$118,590	$120,300	480
75	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$118,560	$128,960	3,030
76	Nuclear Engineers	$116,100	$117,070	1,410
77	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$115,600	$107,450	2,830
78	Labor Relations Specialists	$114,610	$109,220	2,710
79	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$114,480	$110,530	410
80	Gambling Managers	$113,710	$119,480	100
81	Engineers, All Other	$113,190	$116,540	2,740
82	Psychologists, All Other	$113,190	$110,330	380
83	Statisticians	$112,520	$116,630	2,820
84	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$110,780	$109,750	800
85	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$110,640	$113,950	130
86	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$110,530	$114,450	1,630
87	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$110,480	$108,650	1,010
88	Database Administrators	$109,490	$116,710	2,050
89	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$108,960	$110,400	240
90	Management Analysts	$108,700	$119,390	25,540
91	Web Developers	$108,410	$120,910	4,820
92	Audiologists	$108,320	$108,330	210
93	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$107,900	$121,590	600
94	Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	$107,900	$107,910	440
95	Registered Nurses	$107,720	$111,030	65,030
96	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$107,340	$107,490	250
97	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$106,410	$132,500	2,040
98	Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers	$106,320	$101,590	N/A
99	Physicists	$106,300	$120,050	470
100	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$106,130	$118,070	740
101	Economists	$105,790	$113,280	370
102	School Psychologists	$105,720	$105,190	1,340
103	Financial Risk Specialists	$105,620	$111,170	730
104	Pile Driver Operators	$105,300	$96,730	160
105	Industrial Engineers	$105,130	$114,810	5,820
106	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$105,030	$114,750	620
107	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$104,910	$104,120	110
108	Mechanical Engineers	$104,510	$112,970	7,190
109	Geographers	$104,400	$101,160	40
110	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$104,060	$110,340	7,540
111	Environmental Engineers	$103,940	$111,210	1,590
112	Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,830	$112,860	90
113	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,690	$104,670	150
114	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$103,480	$119,920	8,250
115	Special Effects Artists and Animators	$103,170	$115,890	2,490
116	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$102,860	$111,920	6,980
117	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$102,820	$106,330	20,320
118	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$102,750	$101,850	1,500
119	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$102,610	$118,360	2,720
120	Avionics Technicians	$101,730	$89,320	4,930
121	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$101,530	$94,480	2,020
122	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$101,320	$125,020	930
123	Sales Engineers	$101,070	$112,890	750
124	Physical Therapists	$100,950	$101,480	5,490
125	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$100,690	$106,770	440
126	Speech-Language Pathologists	$100,580	$99,550	3,410
127	Gas Plant Operators	$100,480	$94,270	160
128	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$100,480	$94,780	14,660
129	Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,400	$95,440	40
130	Occupational Therapists	$100,250	$101,780	3,270
131	Genetic Counselors	$100,220	$100,760	150
132	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$100,210	$96,040	620
133	Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	$100,150	$102,210	220
134	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$100,110	$91,500	450
135	Technical Writers	$99,900	$104,440	1,490
136	Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$99,640	$97,170	420
137	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$99,510	$98,070	8,700
138	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$99,420	$94,340	3,260
139	Civil Engineers	$99,150	$104,320	12,130
140	Funeral Home Managers	$98,720	$99,740	80
141	Flight Attendants	$98,710	$98,930	N/A
142	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$98,550	$92,160	1,500
143	Logisticians	$98,260	$97,510	4,380
144	Paramedics	$98,110	$94,500	2,060
145	Financial and Investment Analysts	$98,080	$100,860	7,420
146	Nuclear Technicians	$97,870	$93,470	60
147	Financial Examiners	$97,780	$104,400	390
148	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,370	$104,070	190
149	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$97,100	$93,270	2,750
150	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$96,960	$106,420	25,200
151	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$96,760	$113,770	6,470
152	Transportation Inspectors	$95,730	$100,860	490
153	Epidemiologists	$95,470	$113,790	940
154	Credit Analysts	$95,310	$103,770	1,610
155	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$95,180	$104,770	750
156	Insurance Underwriters	$94,850	$109,320	2,010
157	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$94,560	$91,580	4,120
158	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$94,540	$103,090	1,080
159	Urban and Regional Planners	$94,510	$95,170	2,590
160	Social Workers, All Other	$94,250	$90,580	730
161	Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners	$94,210	$92,520	90
162	Operations Research Analysts	$93,740	$102,840	2,950
163	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$93,480	$91,920	11,470
164	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$93,230	$81,050	1,760
165	Hydrologists	$93,120	$101,030	280
166	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$93,080	$87,880	830
167	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$93,050	$90,940	400
168	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$92,480	$95,560	3,370
169	Biological Scientists, All Other	$92,270	$101,030	1,680
170	Social and Community Service Managers	$92,190	$98,550	3,230
171	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$92,150	$88,440	530
172	Commercial Pilots	$91,860	$133,300	1,320
173	Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$91,710	$88,920	2,120
174	Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other	$91,640	$92,990	130
175	Personal Financial Advisors	$91,580	$153,320	4,960
176	Computer Network Support Specialists	$91,270	$96,130	3,820
177	Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$91,270	$80,870	270
178	Landscape Architects	$91,230	$92,490	500
179	Life Scientists, All Other	$90,930	$93,720	270
180	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$90,790	$92,720	2,310
181	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$90,280	$90,930	500
182	Rail Transportation Workers, All Other	$89,990	$84,720	120
183	Boilermakers	$89,830	$89,340	140
184	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$89,810	$90,350	650
185	Fish and Game Wardens	$89,380	$82,320	100
186	Respiratory Therapists	$89,230	$93,820	2,040
187	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$89,060	$105,700	250
188	Ship Engineers	$88,900	$95,300	780
189	Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers	$88,710	$75,450	4,690
190	Accountants and Auditors	$88,630	$97,120	35,990
191	Firefighters	$88,230	$83,630	6,660
192	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$87,960	$91,390	31,800
193	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$87,820	$88,310	280
194	Fallers	$87,770	$90,030	120
195	Signal and Track Switch Repairers	$86,960	$91,160	180
196	Education Administrators, All Other	$86,610	$97,590	980
197	Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$86,050	$93,740	30
198	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$85,840	$89,910	3,660
199	Sheet Metal Workers	$85,630	$92,710	3,780
200	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$85,560	$90,530	1,550
201	Legislators	$85,240	$123,610	1,260
202	Instructional Coordinators	$84,780	$86,630	4,510
203	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$84,760	$94,300	4,100
204	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$84,570	$89,140	3,360
205	Budget Analysts	$84,390	$91,740	1,100
206	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$84,380	$96,850	51,710
207	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$84,300	$89,320	1,480
208	Sociologists	$84,250	$90,490	120
209	Historians	$84,090	$84,260	40
210	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$84,050	$83,100	240
211	Subway and Streetcar Operators	$83,830	$77,360	170
212	Chemists	$83,760	$95,070	1,730
213	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$83,720	$90,710	14,440
214	Crane and Tower Operators	$83,320	$86,220	1,040
215	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,250	$92,510	320
216	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$83,200	$85,530	4,660
217	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$83,150	$90,500	2,780
218	Special Education Teachers, All Other	$82,910	$85,360	140
219	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$82,710	$84,210	830
220	Public Relations Specialists	$82,650	$91,740	6,460
221	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$82,370	$80,450	3,990
222	Electricians	$82,020	$88,620	18,820
223	Construction and Building Inspectors	$81,960	$85,040	3,160
224	Tool and Die Makers	$81,870	$78,290	1,130
225	Cost Estimators	$81,860	$89,020	6,980
226	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$81,760	$85,550	540
227	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$81,660	$89,330	400
228	Astronomers	$81,640	$96,260	30
229	Writers and Authors	$81,530	$86,980	1,160
230	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$81,420	$84,280	2,380
231	Human Resources Specialists	$81,190	$91,220	24,460
232	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,070	$85,370	60
233	First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other	$80,870	$78,100	760
234	Fashion Designers	$80,860	$79,780	510
235	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$80,620	$85,620	1,320
236	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,590	$105,580	1,190
237	Compliance Officers	$80,290	$87,190	10,570
238	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,270	$93,450	360
239	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$80,260	$81,280	6,020
240	Surveyors	$80,080	$84,090	840
241	Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other	$80,050	$80,420	280
242	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,770	$94,080	870
243	Media and Communication Workers, All Other	$79,720	$66,020	330
244	Massage Therapists	$79,700	$80,960	3,510
245	Conservation Scientists	$79,580	$81,920	760
246	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,490	$85,780	420
247	Editors	$79,460	$89,250	2,750
248	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,390	$90,370	820
249	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$79,360	$85,230	15,390
250	Food Service Managers	$79,360	$87,340	2,560
251	Legal Support Workers, All Other	$79,210	$85,510	1,040
252	Survey Researchers	$79,210	$80,920	150
253	Food Scientists and Technologists	$78,970	$85,770	220
254	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,770	$82,900	100
255	Animal Scientists	$78,600	$77,500	40
256	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$78,510	$85,890	1,400
257	Real Estate Sales Agents	$78,510	$80,680	5,680
258	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,500	$87,890	830
259	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,400	$85,510	160
260	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$78,400	$82,100	5,430
261	Producers and Directors	$78,330	$90,360	3,300
262	Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	$78,320	$80,850	2,320
263	Soil and Plant Scientists	$78,290	$82,420	630
264	Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators	$77,910	$65,230	120
265	Set and Exhibit Designers	$77,880	$88,410	220
266	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,730	$79,960	220
267	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,600	$85,320	1,510
268	Airfield Operations Specialists	$77,500	$77,910	140
269	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,500	$79,670	310
270	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$77,480	$83,740	1,040
271	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$77,470	$76,180	1,650
272	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$77,380	$77,880	590
273	Insulation Workers, Mechanical	$77,310	$81,390	470
274	Plant and System Operators, All Other	$77,310	$76,340	220
275	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$77,230	$83,810	8,080
276	Training and Development Specialists	$77,090	$84,610	9,530
277	Chiropractors	$76,940	$96,390	1,050
278	Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	$76,940	$79,410	N/A
279	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,880	$82,040	170
280	Forensic Science Technicians	$76,850	$75,840	320
281	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,800	$78,690	370
282	Traffic Technicians	$76,740	$78,300	50
283	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$76,600	$77,620	12,770
284	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$76,400	$82,420	2,040
285	Carpet Installers	$76,390	$86,540	360
286	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$76,190	$75,410	6,260
287	Financial Specialists, All Other	$76,180	$91,240	3,160
288	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$76,170	$82,400	10,860
289	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,770	$76,240	1,180
290	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$75,750	$85,750	30,120
291	Medical Equipment Repairers	$75,660	$80,200	1,620
292	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$75,460	$75,490	1,680
293	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$75,230	$86,940	20,910
294	Mechanical Drafters	$75,220	$82,800	1,920
295	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,170	$76,630	380
296	Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators	$75,160	$70,430	280
297	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$75,060	$82,040	690
298	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$74,860	$77,430	15,440
299	Real Estate Brokers	$74,620	$77,490	N/A
300	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$74,610	$77,120	970
301	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$74,430	$75,060	1,060
302	Locomotive Engineers	$74,360	$73,630	950
303	Interior Designers	$74,240	$77,240	1,580
304	Anthropologists and Archeologists	$74,190	$74,320	380
305	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$74,180	$77,520	780
306	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$73,910	$77,470	490
307	Floor Sanders and Finishers	$73,830	$72,240	150
308	Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers	$73,800	$70,770	40
309	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$73,760	$79,690	31,310
310	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$73,480	$73,940	410
311	Loan Officers	$73,110	$84,430	7,620
312	Millwrights	$73,010	$76,960	950
313	Hearing Aid Specialists	$72,950	$71,360	220
314	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$72,950	$76,300	960
315	First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	$72,520	$76,500	760
316	Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	$72,410	$76,910	580
317	Pipelayers	$72,400	$73,670	1,460
318	Hydrologic Technicians	$72,340	$70,770	80
319	Carpenters	$72,110	$75,150	28,690
320	Chemical Plant and System Operators	$72,110	$79,390	310
321	Judicial Law Clerks	$72,040	$78,460	560
322	Bailiffs	$71,680	$68,440	190
323	Riggers	$71,660	$70,200	900
324	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$71,390	$106,040	9,630
325	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$71,190	$68,240	1,170
326	Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	$71,090	$78,090	4,430
327	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$70,960	$74,810	100
328	Acupuncturists	$70,820	$83,730	N/A
329	Clergy	$70,820	$72,200	880
330	Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers	$70,800	$76,620	40
331	Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	$70,630	$68,960	7,250
332	Public Safety Telecommunicators	$70,450	$70,950	2,330
333	Surgical Technologists	$70,250	$73,580	2,100
334	Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	$69,950	$73,090	900
335	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$69,850	$70,830	3,750
336	Recreational Therapists	$69,310	$72,380	170
337	Archivists	$69,260	$71,620	560
338	Foresters	$69,260	$73,250	480
339	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$69,260	$75,560	7,960
340	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$69,150	$71,750	2,090
341	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$69,130	$75,320	930
342	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$69,070	$70,190	4,120
343	Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic	$69,010	$70,870	490
344	Teachers and Instructors, All Other	$68,980	$70,160	1,540
345	Meter Readers, Utilities	$68,890	$74,960	330
346	Fundraisers	$68,620	$71,760	3,480
347	Music Directors and Composers	$68,560	$77,340	400
348	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$68,500	$71,000	2,200
349	Sales and Related Workers, All Other	$68,260	$67,020	3,890
350	Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$68,090	$64,880	300
351	Lodging Managers	$67,980	$78,380	720
352	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$67,910	$73,950	730
353	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$67,880	$69,000	1,200
354	Audio and Video Technicians	$67,870	$79,020	1,430
355	Graphic Designers	$67,650	$75,680	5,130
356	Surgical Assistants	$67,600	$75,560	110
357	Physical Therapist Assistants	$67,470	$67,610	2,050
358	Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners	$67,290	$70,970	410
359	Tapers	$67,200	$76,960	2,010
360	Chefs and Head Cooks	$67,140	$67,360	4,470
361	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$67,020	$73,270	3,440
362	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,940	$71,570	230
363	Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other	$66,830	$70,760	370
364	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other	$66,800	$82,300	730
365	Microbiologists	$66,800	$74,070	390
366	Computer User Support Specialists	$66,770	$73,140	22,030
367	Marriage and Family Therapists	$66,670	$73,340	210
368	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$66,660	$71,680	9,410
369	Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$66,630	$73,710	160
370	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$66,560	$69,620	6,590
371	Woodworkers, All Other	$66,310	$63,930	40
372	Transportation Workers, All Other	$66,150	$60,690	50
373	Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers	$66,100	$71,710	310
374	Curators	$66,090	$76,400	290
375	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$66,040	$70,670	7,880
376	Advertising Sales Agents	$66,020	$84,320	5,000
377	Health Education Specialists	$65,690	$69,130	1,780
378	Logging Equipment Operators	$65,520	$66,670	1,450
379	Parking Enforcement Workers	$65,500	$65,140	230
380	Private Detectives and Investigators	$65,500	$78,320	720
381	Hazardous Materials Removal Workers	$65,270	$72,130	1,830
382	Skincare Specialists	$65,190	$77,480	1,960
383	Healthcare Social Workers	$65,130	$70,390	5,640
384	Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$64,850	$67,280	3,060
385	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$64,830	$72,340	8,140
386	Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	$64,780	$72,780	1,160
387	Film and Video Editors	$64,760	$79,070	320
388	Wind Turbine Service Technicians	$64,620	$68,430	310
389	Glaziers	$64,500	$77,130	2,100
390	Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$64,470	$67,930	100
391	Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other	$64,300	$68,610	120
392	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$64,290	$70,130	1,250
393	Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other	$64,120	$58,150	30
394	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$64,100	$71,030	170
395	Motorboat Operators	$63,900	$68,070	80
396	Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	$63,840	$70,280	590
397	Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators	$63,810	$69,730	260
398	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$63,780	$73,580	650
399	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$63,670	$71,410	490
400	Logging Workers, All Other	$63,640	$67,890	350
401	First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$63,600	$67,940	1,250
402	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$63,520	$68,420	14,890
403	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$63,190	$62,730	13,450
404	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$63,170	$64,860	9,470
405	Travel Agents	$63,010	$56,940	4,940
406	Personal Service Managers, All Other	$62,990	$70,590	40
407	Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters	$62,930	$66,730	300
408	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$62,890	$70,350	1,380
409	Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors	$62,830	$63,740	3,890
410	Correctional Officers and Jailers	$62,820	$66,040	6,250
411	Farm and Home Management Educators	$62,590	$70,250	60
412	Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	$62,390	$67,340	470
413	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	$62,280	$71,490	5,460
414	Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	$62,240	$63,710	3,700
415	Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$62,070	$66,600	1,830
416	Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$62,070	$61,160	330
417	Embalmers	$62,010	$60,940	30
418	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$61,930	$67,230	3,400
419	Tree Trimmers and Pruners	$61,860	$66,410	930
420	Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	$61,840	$58,070	440
421	Machinists	$61,810	$65,800	7,020
422	Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	$61,700	$62,890	830
423	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$61,430	$67,560	2,960
424	Brokerage Clerks	$61,210	$59,160	440
425	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$61,190	$63,160	36,260
426	Stonemasons	$61,110	$72,980	50
427	Highway Maintenance Workers	$61,070	$61,500	2,580
428	Roofers	$60,780	$67,110	5,560
429	Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other	$60,730	$62,050	1,540
430	Insurance Sales Agents	$60,450	$77,980	11,120
431	Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers	$60,410	$60,490	300
432	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$60,350	$62,150	7,650
433	Desktop Publishers	$60,340	$71,920	70
434	Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers	$60,210	$62,080	360
435	Drafters, All Other	$59,760	$63,980	210
436	Library Technicians	$59,730	$59,990	1,750
437	Designers, All Other	$59,680	$69,310	390
438	Postal Service Clerks	$59,570	$59,230	1,510
439	News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$59,450	$77,650	1,440
440	Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$59,420	$64,040	1,350
441	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$59,380	$61,880	380
442	Sailors and Marine Oilers	$59,260	$60,710	1,820
443	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$59,090	$63,370	11,330
444	Tile and Stone Setters	$59,070	$64,180	1,050
445	Rail Car Repairers	$59,020	$60,590	240
446	Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians	$59,000	$57,100	N/A
447	Court, Municipal, and License Clerks	$58,950	$58,800	3,200
448	Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic	$58,750	$58,420	50
449	Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers	$58,720	$59,120	60
450	Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$58,710	$65,940	500
451	Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$58,630	$59,170	1,080
452	Medical Records Specialists	$58,580	$64,250	4,710
453	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$58,540	$63,490	12,080
454	Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall	$58,460	$59,920	1,050
455	Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers	$58,400	$62,080	780
456	Credit Counselors	$58,150	$60,460	200
457	Barbers	$57,980	$61,830	660
458	Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$57,960	$66,250	120
459	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other	$57,890	$62,090	3,610
460	Museum Technicians and Conservators	$57,830	$64,890	230
461	Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other	$57,810	$60,160	180
462	Bus Drivers, School	$57,800	$56,910	9,080
463	Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers	$57,770	$59,370	210
464	Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers	$57,640	$60,160	610
465	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$57,640	$59,540	6,530
466	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$57,630	$74,500	320
467	Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	$57,550	$59,060	12,390
468	Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles	$57,440	$59,190	80
469	Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$57,420	$64,640	160
470	Directors, Religious Activities and Education	$57,270	$57,110	480
471	Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	$57,050	$61,380	1,630
472	Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$56,880	$55,820	40
473	Dental Laboratory Technicians	$56,760	$57,940	940
474	Counselors, All Other	$56,650	$63,820	160
475	Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks	$56,450	$58,820	3,140
476	Animal Control Workers	$56,440	$57,930	210
477	Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	$56,390	$61,600	3,250
478	Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	$56,300	$76,720	40
479	Exercise Physiologists	$56,220	$60,360	60
480	Healthcare Support Workers, All Other	$56,210	$56,420	3,360
481	Athletic Trainers	$56,160	$59,110	440
482	Material Moving Workers, All Other	$55,960	$62,660	100
483	Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$55,930	$57,480	2,620
484	Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	$55,710	$59,190	4,860
485	Dental Assistants	$55,700	$54,190	12,270
486	First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	$55,650	$59,420	25,880
487	First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services	$55,600	$61,750	1,580
488	Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	$55,520	$55,500	3,950
489	Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	$55,360	$58,620	3,940
490	Home Appliance Repairers	$55,150	$56,260	760
491	Construction Laborers	$55,090	$59,680	27,720
492	First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers	$54,750	$58,160	1,790
493	Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	$54,640	$54,460	2,570
494	Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	$54,490	$57,860	580
495	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$54,450	$57,560	2,110
496	Log Graders and Scalers	$54,290	$56,150	200
497	Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	$54,150	$55,560	32,160
498	Upholsterers	$54,080	$55,280	290
499	Chemical Technicians	$53,840	$57,690	940
500	First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers	$53,800	$56,260	3,160
501	Agricultural Workers, All Other	$53,500	$55,280	50
502	Forest and Conservation Technicians	$53,310	$56,230	1,080
503	Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	$53,280	$56,750	31,620
504	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$53,150	$58,740	1,450
505	Pharmacy Technicians	$53,070	$55,390	8,890
506	Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$52,830	$60,100	90
507	Plasterers and Stucco Masons	$52,770	$64,680	440
508	Medical Assistants	$52,600	$53,780	17,580
509	Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other	$52,490	$61,100	4,470
510	Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	$52,370	$55,760	1,220
511	Loan Interviewers and Clerks	$52,290	$60,470	4,020
512	Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$52,010	$54,000	880
513	Cargo and Freight Agents	$51,920	$55,210	2,330
514	Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	$51,710	$53,490	35,090
515	Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$51,630	$60,800	4,060
516	Billing and Posting Clerks	$51,600	$53,250	13,960
517	Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping	$51,540	$53,760	3,070
518	Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other	$51,500	$61,970	500
519	Biological Technicians	$51,400	$54,790	3,590
520	Community Health Workers	$51,340	$55,020	2,090
521	Cooks, All Other	$51,310	$51,360	160
522	Helpers--Carpenters	$51,300	$49,890	690
523	Painters, Construction and Maintenance	$51,170	$57,300	9,230
524	Proofreaders and Copy Markers	$51,010	$54,230	90
525	Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	$50,870	$53,420	9,500
526	Substitute Teachers, Short-Term	$50,830	$52,110	12,360
527	Interpreters and Translators	$50,810	$58,310	1,650
528	Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$50,810	$57,870	1,510
529	Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	$50,790	$56,180	1,090
530	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$50,790	$63,830	1,310
531	Helpers--Electricians	$50,720	$58,840	910
532	Financial Clerks, All Other	$50,710	$53,700	730
533	Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other	$50,550	$56,330	170
534	Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers	$50,490	$50,780	540
535	Occupational Therapy Aides	$50,380	$66,440	40
536	Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists	$50,330	$62,410	6,680

Aiming for a $50K+ Career in Washington?

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Washington High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in Washington are concentrated in Management, Healthcare Practitioners, and Computer & Math fields.

71.8% of all tracked occupations in WA earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,330/year (Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists), while the top earner makes $238,050/year.

Washington ranks #1 among all 50 states for the number of $50K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $50K a year in Washington?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 536 occupations in Washington with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 71.8% of all tracked occupations in WA.

What is the highest paying job in Washington?

The highest paying occupation in Washington is Nurse Anesthetists with a median salary of $238,050 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $50K+ list in Washington?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in Washington is $50,330/year (Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists). Any occupation with a median salary above $50K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $50K+ jobs in Washington?

The average median salary among all 536 occupations that pay over $50K in Washington is $85,589 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $50K in Washington?

High-paying jobs in Washington typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $50K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $50K in Other States

These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

More Salary Data for Washington

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $50K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics