State Median Salary
$118,284
Total DOL Filings
286,024
Companies Hiring
25+
Cost of Living Index
114.6
National average = 100
Washington vs National Average
Washington
$118,284
National Average (BLS)
$49,500
Washington median DOL salary is +139.0% above the national average.
Top Cities by Hiring Activity in Washington
| City | DOL Filings | Median Salary | Top Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 110,305 | $121,193 | AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC |
| Redmond, WA | 78,835 | $122,195 | Microsoft Corporation |
| Bellevue, WA | 51,467 | $117,257 | Microsoft Corporation |
| Bothell, WA | 8,576 | $101,470 | Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc. |
| Kirkland, WA | 5,713 | $128,518 | GOOGLE LLC |
| Issaquah, WA | 5,073 | $103,259 | Infosys Limited |
| Renton, WA | 2,512 | $91,610 | Infosys Limited |
| Everett, WA | 1,766 | $97,613 | Infosys Limited |
| Vancouver, WA | 1,425 | $101,780 | HP Inc. |
| Richland, WA | 1,360 | $98,559 | Battelle Memorial Institute |
Top Employers in Washington
| Employer | Type | Local Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | 64,872 | $137,503 | |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | 39,266 | $136,400 | |
| AMAZON CORPORATE | 13,991 | $110,000 | |
| Infosys Limited | Staffing Firm | 12,315 | $77,487 |
| Amazon Web Services Inc | 6,045 | $135,000 | |
| GOOGLE LLC | 5,521 | $142,000 | |
| HCL America INC | Staffing Firm | 4,690 | $84,115 |
| Facebook Inc. | 3,638 | $158,400 | |
| Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc. | Staffing Firm | 3,390 | $76,752 |
| Expedia, Inc. | 3,296 | $114,000 | |
| Amazon Development Center U.S. Inc. | 3,112 | $148,400 | |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 2,743 | $69,200 | |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | 2,669 | $196,000 | |
| Accenture LLP | Staffing Firm | 2,478 | $85,342 |
| T-Mobile USA, Inc. | 2,465 | $120,000 | |
| Mindtree Limited | Staffing Firm | 2,271 | $81,786 |
| University of Washington | 1,998 | $70,760 | |
| Wipro Limited | Staffing Firm | 1,977 | $72,301 |
| People Tech Group Inc | 1,888 | $86,000 | |
| Nordstrom fsb | 1,595 | $131,325 | |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | Staffing Firm | 1,585 | $90,646 |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | 1,307 | $131,934 | |
| Zillow, Inc. | 1,147 | $137,259 | |
| UST Global Inc | 1,127 | $71,074 | |
| Oracle America Inc. | 1,007 | $114,587 |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Washington
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs BLS State | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $208,000 | N/A | 53 |
| Orthodontists | $187,199 | N/A | 9 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $165,000 | -20% | 5 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $155,126 | -13% | 70 |
| Software Developers | $153,500 | -8% | 58 |
| Lawyers | $152,000 | 0% | 214 |
| Data Scientists | $150,361 | -5.3% | 8 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $143,200 | -30.6% | 3,514 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $140,699 | N/A | 36 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $140,000 | -22.7% | 249 |
| Dentists, General | $138,819 | -29.9% | 146 |
| Art Directors | $137,491 | -4.2% | 28 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $136,500 | +7.1% | 79 |
| Mathematicians | $129,500 | -5.6% | 643 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $127,000 | -27% | 849 |
| General and Operations Managers | $125,000 | -4% | 254 |
| Training and Development Managers | $124,800 | -15.9% | 29 |
| Pharmacists | $124,012 | -21% | 341 |
| Marketing Managers | $123,000 | -27.1% | 1,573 |
| Animal Scientists | $122,918 | +56.3% | 8 |
BLS Wage Survey - Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, state-level occupational wages (all workers, not just sponsored positions).| Occupation | BLS Median | 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 |
| Financial Managers | $171,300 | 13,890 |
| Human Resources Managers | $169,410 | 5,030 |
| Marketing Managers | $168,800 | 9,770 |
| Sales Managers | $167,210 | 10,010 |
| Software Developers | $166,910 | 91,470 |
| Purchasing Managers | $165,170 | 2,150 |
| Managers, All Other | $165,080 | 10,740 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $164,070 | 600 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $161,090 | 6,310 |
| Public Relations Managers | $159,510 | 1,780 |
Cost of Living Analysis
How far does your salary actually go in Washington?
Washington has a cost of living index of
114.6 (national average = 100), meaning it is
14.6% more expensive than the national average.
A salary of $100,000 in Washington has the purchasing power equivalent of
$87,260 in a city at the national average cost of living.
Top Occupations - COL-Adjusted Salary
| Job Title | Nominal Salary | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $208,000 | $181,501 |
| Orthodontists | $187,199 | $163,350 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $165,000 | $143,979 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $155,126 | $135,363 |
| Software Developers | $153,500 | $133,944 |
Salary Trend in Washington
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearPopular Searches in Washington
Compare Washington to Another State
See how Washington stacks up against other states.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.