Median DOL Salary
$110,970
Total DOL Filings
1,075
Companies Hiring
320
Cost of Living Index
114.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Tacoma, WA$110,970
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Tacoma, WA is 82.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Tacoma
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Health System | 82 | $197,000 | Other | |
| University of Washington | 81 | $70,760 | Other | |
| TrueBlue, Inc. | 69 | $100,500 | Other | |
| Infosys Limited | 58 | $77,487 | Staffing | |
| MultiCare Health System | 56 | $166,400 | Other | |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 54 | $90,646 | Staffing | |
| Genius Minds LLC | 43 | $80,000 | Other | |
| Franciscan Medical Group | 36 | $230,000 | Other | |
| Infoblox Inc | 32 | $125,000 | Other | |
| Milgard Manufacturing, LLC | 32 | $117,000 | Other | |
| University of Puget Sound | 28 | $70,215 | Other | |
| Wipro Limited | 20 | $72,301 | Staffing | |
| Accenture LLP | 18 | $85,342 | Staffing | |
| PULMONARY CONSULTANTS, PLLC | 16 | $250,000 | Other | |
| KFORCE INC. | 15 | $87,360 | Other | |
| South Sound Inpatient Physicians PLLC | 14 | $250,943 | Other | |
| Deloitte & Touche LLP | 13 | $71,594 | Other | |
| PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY | 11 | $72,293 | Other | |
| Sea Mar Community Health Centers | 10 | $69,306 | Other | |
| Nfolks LLC | 9 | $106,101 | Other | |
| Select Rehabilitation LLC | 9 | $83,200 | Other | |
| Tacoma Tofu, Inc. | 8 | $76,856 | Other | |
| Management Health Systems, LLC | 8 | $60,320 | Other | |
| James Hardie Building Products | 7 | $96,491 | Other | |
| Columbia State Bank Corporation | 7 | $69,181 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Tacoma
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $124,096 | +46.5% | 12 |
| Pharmacists | $118,040 | -24.8% | 15 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $113,277 | -45.1% | 23 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $104,500 | +2.1% | 6 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $104,004 | +29.8% | 19 |
| Veterinarians | $92,500 | -40.4% | 6 |
| Management Analysts | $84,460 | -28.9% | 24 |
| Industrial Engineers | $78,454 | -34.4% | 6 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $73,008 | -14.7% | 5 |
| Physical Therapists | $72,800 | -28.7% | 21 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $69,160 | -32.5% | 5 |
| Civil Engineers | $63,856 | -39.2% | 7 |
| Occupational Therapists | $61,734 | -39.7% | 5 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $56,785 | -27.4% | 7 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $52,000 | -45.9% | 25 |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $51,085 | -47.8% | 5 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $34,560 | -21% | 5 |
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 Tacoma, WA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Tacoma, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $124,096 | $108,286 |
| Pharmacists | $118,040 | $103,002 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $113,277 | $98,846 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $104,500 | $91,187 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $104,004 | $90,754 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Tacoma, WA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Tacoma, 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.