Median DOL Salary
$77,619
Total DOL Filings
1,077
Companies Hiring
62
Cost of Living Index
114.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Pullman, WA$77,619
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Pullman, WA is 27.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Pullman
Highest-Paying Occupations in Pullman
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $133,369 | -26.4% | 6 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,000 | +53.5% | 15 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $115,000 | +34.3% | 7 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $107,300 | -20.8% | 16 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,000 | +24.8% | 11 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,850 | -21.4% | 31 |
| Electrical Engineers | $77,250 | -40.9% | 181 |
| Physical Therapists | $72,966 | -28.6% | 6 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,429 | -9.7% | 7 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $70,400 | -13.8% | 6 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $70,391 | -48.6% | 36 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $70,000 | -3.3% | 8 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,000 | +45.3% | 6 |
| Materials Scientists | $57,680 | -47.8% | 11 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $55,000 | -42.7% | 8 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $51,716 | -45.2% | 7 |
| Microbiologists | $50,000 | -35.2% | 10 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $47,896 | -50.2% | 10 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $40,810 | -62.1% | 34 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $40,418 | -50.9% | 42 |
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 Pullman, WA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Pullman, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $133,369 | $116,378 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,000 | $113,438 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $115,000 | $100,349 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $107,300 | $93,630 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,000 | $87,260 |
Compare to Other Cities
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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.