Median DOL Salary
$85,612
Total DOL Filings
1,127
Companies Hiring
322
Cost of Living Index
114.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Olympia, WA$85,612
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Olympia, WA is 40.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Olympia
Highest-Paying Occupations in Olympia
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $123,552 | -21.3% | 13 |
| Civil Engineers | $72,828 | -30.7% | 5 |
| Management Analysts | $72,800 | -38.7% | 7 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $69,348 | -32.3% | 6 |
| Physical Therapists | $63,627 | -37.7% | 5 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $60,750 | -39.9% | 8 |
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 Olympia, WA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Olympia, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $123,552 | $107,812 |
| Civil Engineers | $72,828 | $63,550 |
| Management Analysts | $72,800 | $63,525 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $69,348 | $60,513 |
| Physical Therapists | $63,627 | $55,521 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Olympia, WA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Olympia, 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.