What jobs pay in Washington

$83,330avg. a year, all jobs
$40.06 an hour · 3,550,970 employed

Average and median pay for 295 jobs in Washington, with pay by metro area. All figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025.

Top-paying jobs in Washington

Average annual pay, May 2025 (jobs on this site)

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Under $61k$61k–$65k$65k–$72k$72k+Washington

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Pay for 295 jobs in Washington

Sorted by number of jobs. Jobs with too few workers or too little survey data in Washington aren't listed.

JobAvg. payJobs
Software Developers$171,040107,030
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$48,210103,260
Fast Food and Counter Workers$40,39094,710
Retail Salespersons$43,53084,850
Registered Nurses$121,54069,260
Cashiers$41,93061,050
Stockers and Order Fillers$45,69057,370
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$106,14051,650
General and Operations Managers$158,92050,630
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$47,68049,450
Office Clerks, General$53,94049,050
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$47,41047,380
Waiters and Waitresses$60,59045,400
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$50,65043,420
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$68,23040,530
Customer Service Representatives$54,14039,760
Project Management Specialists$127,58036,240
Cooks, Restaurant$47,20035,140
Accountants and Auditors$102,70034,740
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$60,09032,930
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$61,43032,450
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$84,38031,790
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$58,13031,710
Nursing Assistants$52,23030,270
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$97,97028,980
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$64,57027,640
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$94,92027,340
Carpenters$79,17026,960
Receptionists and Information Clerks$45,69026,500
Security Guards$50,77025,800
Construction Laborers$61,32025,060
Management Analysts$121,51024,760
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$107,97024,460
Computer Systems Analysts$131,27024,120
Light Truck Drivers$53,52023,290
Human Resources Specialists$94,00022,770
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$49,13022,550
Computer User Support Specialists$80,34021,860
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$61,99020,700
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$115,80019,550
Food Preparation Workers$42,66019,510
Medical Assistants$58,59019,500
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$57,51019,500
Electricians$94,47019,380
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$91,97018,950
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$52,36018,750
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$42,86018,480
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$51,28016,990
Computer and Information Systems Managers$222,51016,960
Bartenders$60,01016,800
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$92,62015,400
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,35014,880
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$56,48014,820
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$98,73014,680
Counter and Rental Clerks$51,98014,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$84,00014,500
Computer Occupations, All Other$129,50014,360
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$75,02014,250
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$75,17014,000
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$40,40013,490
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$48,14013,210
Dental Assistants$56,68013,050
Financial Managers$195,43012,930
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$62,46012,930
Self-Enrichment Teachers$54,59012,890
Lawyers$169,94012,770
Dishwashers$41,51012,630
Civil Engineers$117,67012,590
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$88,80012,470
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$74,60012,010
Billing and Posting Clerks$56,20011,960
Packers and Packagers, Hand$41,60011,940
Coaches and Scouts$58,69011,790
Web and Digital Interface Designers$134,70011,580
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$82,02011,560
Compliance Officers$96,87011,130
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$57,30010,960
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$74,10010,720
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$79,58010,710
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,33010,510
Insurance Sales Agents$77,45010,500
Managers, All Other$173,26010,490
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$88,29010,290
Sales Managers$187,46010,030
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$133,3709,960
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$51,2909,780
Bus Drivers, School$62,9409,660
Data Scientists$158,0409,600
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$42,1409,530
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$60,9109,510
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$83,7409,460
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$61,8009,270
Tellers$50,6209,180
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$104,1409,160
Marketing Managers$185,5908,880
Financial and Investment Analysts$117,6508,820
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$90,4408,770
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$107,6408,600
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,3408,450
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$42,8008,270
Mechanical Engineers$121,3708,240
Pharmacy Technicians$61,1408,150
Training and Development Specialists$89,4608,130
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$42,0008,050
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$131,0907,970
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$66,3407,720
Electrical Engineers$136,9707,610
Social and Human Service Assistants$55,9007,590
Firefighters$89,2007,560
Medical and Health Services Managers$162,3807,490
Cost Estimators$94,2507,470
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$76,3707,430
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$78,7907,410
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$78,8607,370
Pharmacists$159,1007,350
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$40,3707,000
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$73,6506,960
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$63,8006,930
Machinists$71,5106,880
Correctional Officers and Jailers$78,1506,800
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$83,9006,780
Nurse Practitioners$152,1806,700
Animal Caretakers$46,1606,620
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$87,6806,610
Postal Service Mail Carriers$62,8306,550
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$160,5706,470
Public Relations Specialists$95,0306,430
Recreation Workers$45,9406,380
Dental Hygienists$131,5306,330
Physicians, All Other$293,7606,300
Bakers$46,7206,270
Parts Salespersons$50,4506,230
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$85,2706,180
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$45,4306,160
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$60,7006,160
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$117,8406,150
Industrial Engineers$129,2206,130
Architectural and Engineering Managers$200,0306,060
Loan Officers$94,3206,040
Information Security Analysts$156,0806,030
Construction Managers$158,8906,010
Roofers$68,8705,890
Driver/Sales Workers$47,5805,890
Personal Financial Advisors$162,5905,790
Aerospace Engineers$156,0005,760
Food Batchmakers$44,7505,700
Logisticians$112,7005,670
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$42,4505,630
Manicurists and Pedicurists$51,7005,570
Rehabilitation Counselors$62,2705,440
Physical Therapists$108,5505,370
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$95,3805,270
Healthcare Social Workers$81,0405,180
Real Estate Sales Agents$84,4805,150
Medical Records Specialists$67,4805,010
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$63,1904,920
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$110,0504,830
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$69,4004,800
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$47,5404,780
Industrial Production Managers$158,5104,760
Computer Network Architects$164,9304,730
Instructional Coordinators$94,8304,720
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$39,9404,720
Human Resources Managers$178,8304,560
Protective Service Workers, All Other$45,4804,530
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$164,7704,510
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$94,0404,480
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$103,5804,470
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$81,9004,440
Web Developers$124,2904,430
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$45,1704,380
Gambling Dealers$69,6304,370
Childcare Workers$42,4004,340
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$100,5404,280
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$100,9004,130
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$41,2204,070
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$41,6904,020
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$68,9903,980
Graphic Designers$77,9103,960
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$63,5703,950
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$80,3703,900
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$65,6603,880
Fundraisers$82,3803,870
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$71,8403,870
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$41,2403,870
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$71,6903,750
Massage Therapists$87,4603,740
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$61,8303,730
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$100,7403,720
Social and Community Service Managers$110,3303,650
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$43,4103,630
Helpers--Production Workers$47,5103,620
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$83,5003,610
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$70,8803,600
Engineers, All Other$138,6603,580
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$106,6203,570
Speech-Language Pathologists$107,6103,570
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$67,8103,560
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$68,5003,550
Physician Assistants$164,4303,540
Advertising Sales Agents$111,5903,510
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$54,2903,510
Administrative Services Managers$149,0703,490
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$71,7103,490
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$98,3103,460
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$93,9703,450
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$66,0903,450
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$298,5603,450
Sheet Metal Workers$101,2003,440
Avionics Technicians$94,7103,400
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$97,1503,350
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$124,0103,350
Occupational Therapists$110,1003,340
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$56,4603,340
Computer Network Support Specialists$112,3003,300
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$59,3003,290
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$67,8903,250
Dentists, General$195,8103,240
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$52,8003,240
Biological Technicians$60,7703,210
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$76,9303,210
Urban and Regional Planners$101,5903,180
Chief Executives$360,2903,170
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$63,2503,140
Construction and Building Inspectors$93,0703,090
Operations Research Analysts$107,3403,050
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$53,6403,050
Database Architects$135,8002,990
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$56,4002,970
Statisticians$112,6002,960
Tire Repairers and Changers$45,9802,960
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$123,2002,950
Emergency Medical Technicians$52,0002,940
Financial Specialists, All Other$89,0902,910
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$65,2502,910
Parking Attendants$43,1702,860
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$36,2302,830
Phlebotomists$51,4902,820
Library Assistants, Clerical$48,4402,810
Facilities Managers$143,7702,790
Labor Relations Specialists$113,5302,760
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$98,5302,750
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$142,6702,750
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$80,4502,670
Butchers and Meat Cutters$52,5702,660
Community Health Workers$59,8002,640
Biological Scientists, All Other$114,0602,620
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$42,2302,620
Highway Maintenance Workers$67,8702,590
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$52,2102,550
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$92,7202,540
Architectural and Civil Drafters$74,4202,530
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$97,9602,510
Surgical Technologists$78,4002,510
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$143,4102,490
Natural Sciences Managers$200,2002,490
Tutors$45,5602,460
Cargo and Freight Agents$63,0902,410
Veterinarians$163,0102,390
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$58,9102,350
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$122,1002,340
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$78,2802,330
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$97,1602,310
Printing Press Operators$53,3102,310
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$59,9402,290
Chemists$104,4802,280
Producers and Directors$98,9902,270
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58,9602,270
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$96,9602,270
Bill and Account Collectors$52,3002,260
Skincare Specialists$83,0902,200
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$115,0602,190
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58,9702,170
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$84,9102,150
Physical Therapist Assistants$65,0902,150
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$142,7602,140
Paramedics$101,0702,110
Opticians, Dispensing$55,0102,100
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$80,1902,090
Computer and Information Research Scientists$194,3602,050
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$72,9302,030
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$82,7702,030
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$69,0602,010
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$54,6202,010
Pharmacy Aides$45,3901,990
Public Safety Telecommunicators$76,4601,980
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$138,3101,950
Environmental Engineers$127,3301,920
Psychiatric Technicians$55,1601,920
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53,2901,870
Editors$83,9601,860
Respiratory Therapists$99,7401,860
Library Technicians$64,5501,850
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$118,0401,850
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$91,9701,840
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.