Salaries in Washington by Occupation
A
| Occupation | Median pay in Washington |
|---|---|
| Accountant and Auditor | $96,550/year |
| Actuary | $134,720/year |
| Aerospace Engineer | $158,370/year |
| Air Traffic Controller | $162,570/year |
| Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician | $98,980/year |
| Anesthesiologist | $499,990/year |
| Architect, Except Landscape and Naval | $100,190/year |
| Athletic Trainer | $63,750/year |
| Audiologist | $108,580/year |
B
| Occupation | Median pay in Washington |
|---|---|
| Barber | $61,150/year |
| Bartender | $55,830/year |
| Bus Driver, Transit and Intercity | $72,280/year |
C
| Occupation | Median pay in Washington |
|---|---|
| Cardiologist | $656,330/year |
| Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician | $83,790/year |
| Carpenter | $74,190/year |
| Chef and Head Cook | $76,010/year |
| Chemical Engineer | $128,290/year |
| Childcare Worker | $41,680/year |
| Civil Engineer | $110,000/year |
| Computer Programmer | $125,620/year |
| Construction Manager | $155,070/year |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $107,670/year |
D
| Occupation | Median pay in Washington |
|---|---|
| Data Scientist | $163,350/year |
| Dental Assistant | $58,090/year |
| Dental Hygienist | $131,160/year |
| Dentist, General | $169,730/year |
| Dermatologist | $526,170/year |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $121,340/year |
| Dietitian and Nutritionist | $84,220/year |
E
| Occupation | Median pay in Washington |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineer | $132,710/year |
| Electrician | $95,220/year |
| Emergency Medical Technician | $52,690/year |
| Epidemiologist | $108,240/year |
| Exercise Physiologist | $81,310/year |
F
| Occupation | Median pay in Washington |
|---|---|
| Firefighter | $94,520/year |
| Flight Attendant | $74,090/year |
G
| Occupation | Median pay in Washington |
|---|---|
| Genetic Counselor | $102,920/year |
| Graphic Designer | $72,710/year |
H
| Occupation | Median pay in Washington |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $62,040/year |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $47,730/year |
| Human Resources Manager | $165,530/year |
I
| Occupation | Median pay in Washington |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineer | $129,050/year |
| Interior Designer | $76,570/year |
J
| Occupation | Median pay in Washington |
|---|---|
| Judge, Magistrate Judge, and Magistrate | $134,270/year |
K
| Occupation | Median pay in Washington |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher, Except Special Education | $99,960/year |
L
| Occupation | Median pay in Washington |
|---|---|
| Lawyer | $154,130/year |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $100,030/year |
| Lifeguard, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker | $37,770/year |
| Loan Officer | $80,120/year |
M
| Occupation | Median pay in Washington |
|---|---|
| Machinist | $66,160/year |
| Marketing Manager | $172,270/year |
| Massage Therapist | $87,360/year |
| Mechanical Engineer | $110,430/year |
| Medical Assistant | $59,290/year |
| Mortician, Undertaker, and Funeral Arranger | $59,700/year |
N
| Occupation | Median pay in Washington |
|---|---|
| Neurologist | $327,140/year |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | $126,200/year |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $274,390/year |
| Nurse Practitioner | $156,100/year |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,180/year |
O
| Occupation | Median pay in Washington |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapist | $107,670/year |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $77,590/year |
| Optometrist | $157,560/year |
| Orthodontist | $290,430/year |
| Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric | $553,310/year |
P
| Occupation | Median pay in Washington |
|---|---|
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $79,400/year |
| Paramedic | $104,310/year |
| Pediatrician, General | $169,540/year |
| Petroleum Engineer | $134,800/year |
| Pharmacist | $160,610/year |
| Pharmacy Technician | $58,900/year |
| Phlebotomist | $48,880/year |
| Physical Therapist | $105,950/year |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $39,500/year |
| Physician Assistant | $164,360/year |
| Physicians, All Other | $307,170/year |
| Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter | $81,030/year |
| Podiatrist | $232,970/year |
| Preschool Teacher, Except Special Education | $45,660/year |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $82,750/year |
| Psychiatrist | $304,920/year |
| Psychologists, All Other | $128,230/year |
R
| Occupation | Median pay in Washington |
|---|---|
| Radiation Therapist | $125,880/year |
| Radiologic Technologist and Technician | $102,090/year |
| Radiologist | ≥ $239,200/year |
| Real Estate Broker | $82,790/year |
| Registered Nurse | $124,200/year |
| Respiratory Therapist | $101,130/year |
S
| Occupation | Median pay in Washington |
|---|---|
| Sales Manager | $174,000/year |
| Secretary and Administrative Assistant, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | $57,330/year |
| Security Guard | $47,100/year |
| Software Developer | $166,540/year |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $105,550/year |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $68,910/year |
| Surgical Assistant | $65,440/year |
| Surgical Technologist | $77,270/year |
T
| Occupation | Median pay in Washington |
|---|---|
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $77,720/year |
V
| Occupation | Median pay in Washington |
|---|---|
| Veterinarian | $160,510/year |
W
| Occupation | Median pay in Washington |
|---|---|
| Web Developer | $130,440/year |
| Welder, Cutter, Solderer, and Brazer | $63,020/year |
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
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