Average salary in Washington
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
The average salary in Washington is $83,330 a year and the median is $62,990, across 3,550,970 jobs (BLS May 2025). Washington ranks #3 of 51 for average pay.
| Average (mean) salary | $83,330 |
| Median salary | $62,990 |
| Median hourly wage | $30.28 |
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $38,670 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $153,630 |
| Take-home on the average salary (single, 2026) | $66,297 |
Highest-paying jobs in Washington
- Chief Executive: $339,810
- Physician: $307,170
- Family Medicine Physician: $292,900
- Airline Pilot: $229,900
- Computer and Information Systems Manager: $209,370
- Architectural and Engineering Manager: $189,680
- Natural Sciences Manager: $182,480
- Financial Manager: $174,840
- Sales Manager: $174,000
- Marketing Manager: $172,270
- Dentist: $169,730
- Computer Network Architect: $168,070
- Education Administrator: $166,590
- Software Engineer: $166,540
- Human Resources Manager: $165,530
- Physician Assistant: $164,360
- Manager: $164,160
- Data Scientist: $163,350
- Purchasing Manager: $162,730
- Pharmacist: $160,610
Most common jobs in Washington
| Job | Employed | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 107,030 | $166,540 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | 103,260 | $47,730 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | 94,710 | $37,710 |
| Retail Salesperson | 84,850 | $39,560 |
| Registered Nurse | 69,260 | $124,200 |
| Cashier | 61,050 | $38,720 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | 57,370 | $44,620 |
| Business Operations Specialist | 51,650 | $100,360 |
| General and Operations Manager | 50,630 | $133,750 |
| Laborer and Freight | 49,450 | $46,190 |
| Office Clerk | 49,050 | $50,500 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | 47,380 | $45,520 |
| Waiter and Waitress | 45,400 | $56,130 |
| Teaching Assistant | 43,420 | $49,120 |
| Truck Driver | 40,530 | $64,760 |
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Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates (all occupations). Highest-paying list covers the 300 largest occupations nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Washington?
$83,330 a year (mean of all jobs), with a median of $62,990 ($30.28/hour), per BLS May 2025. Washington ranks #3 of 51.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Washington?
Chief Executive ($339,810), Physician ($307,170), Family Medicine Physician ($292,900), among the 300 most common occupations.
What is a good salary in Washington?
Earning more than the median of $62,990 puts you above half of Washington workers; the top 10% earn over $153,630.