Median DOL Salary
$94,349
Total DOL Filings
717
Companies Hiring
358
Cost of Living Index
114.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
KENT, WA$94,349
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in KENT, WA is 54.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in KENT
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infosys Limited | 92 | $77,487 | Staffing | |
| Recreational Equipment, Inc. | 47 | $117,000 | Other | |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 46 | $69,200 | Other | |
| Amazon.com.dedc, LLC | 26 | $100,000 | Other | |
| The Boeing Company | 23 | $113,006 | Other | |
| NTT Data Inc | 15 | $91,021 | Other | |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | 14 | $136,400 | Other | |
| Cosmos Granite West LLC | 12 | $60,000 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 11 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| CIBER, INC. | 10 | $90,000 | Other | |
| NETWORK OBJECTS INC | 9 | $82,000 | Other | |
| ChaTeck Inc | 9 | $83,319 | Other | |
| Microsoft Corporation | 9 | $137,503 | Other | |
| Ciber Global LLC | 8 | $90,000 | Other | |
| FLOW INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | 8 | $90,000 | Other | |
| Trinity Consultants, Inc. | 8 | $82,904 | Other | |
| INGERSOLL RAND | 7 | $91,696 | Other | |
| IBM Corporation | 7 | $96,595 | Staffing | |
| Quest Integrated LLC | 6 | $94,224 | Other | |
| RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT, INC (REI CO-OP) | 6 | $115,773 | Other | |
| Stargate, Inc. | 6 | $100,300 | Other | |
| Montessori Plus School and Teacher Preparation of Washington | 6 | $46,791 | Other | |
| VBN Sales LLC | 6 | $74,880 | Other | |
| SONA ENTERPRISES LLC | 6 | $81,250 | Other | |
| iTech US, Inc | 5 | $90,366 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in KENT
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $166,400 | -15.9% | 11 |
| Pharmacists | $118,040 | -24.8% | 5 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $115,000 | -12.6% | 31 |
| Materials Engineers | $109,175 | -22.5% | 5 |
| Management Analysts | $102,083 | -14% | 9 |
| Industrial Engineers | $95,300 | -20.4% | 12 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $89,002 | -18.6% | 10 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $78,582 | -18.6% | 9 |
| Civil Engineers | $77,000 | -26.7% | 5 |
| Logisticians | $74,693 | -26.7% | 8 |
| Veterinarians | $70,000 | -54.9% | 6 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $68,500 | -22.8% | 5 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $61,000 | -36.6% | 7 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $47,695 | -49.4% | 12 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $45,160 | -46.6% | 7 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Washington
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Washington.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Podiatrists | $228,170 | 200 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $221,990 | 2,590 |
| Pediatricians, General | $209,780 | 640 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $206,420 | 18,310 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $206,320 | 510 |
| Dentists, General | $197,950 | 3,100 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $181,080 | 6,140 |
| Medical Dosimetrists | $179,640 | 70 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $178,270 | 3,070 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $174,070 | 1,370 |
Salary Trend in KENT, WA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
KENT, WA has a cost of living index of 114.6, which is 14.6% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $87,260 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $166,400 | $145,201 |
| Pharmacists | $118,040 | $103,002 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $115,000 | $100,349 |
| Materials Engineers | $109,175 | $95,266 |
| Management Analysts | $102,083 | $89,077 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how KENT, WA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in KENT, WA
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.