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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The 80 largest places in Washington, each with its own guide. The map above shows them all; open the sortable tables with GDP, jobs and rent →
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | 754,195 | $123,860 | $2,030 | 4.6% | 68.5% |
| 2 | Spokane | 230,293 | $70,064 | $1,215 | 5.7% | 33.9% |
| 3 | Tacoma | 222,758 | $85,884 | $1,676 | 5.6% | 34.5% |
| 4 | Vancouver | 195,300 | $81,338 | $1,702 | 5.7% | 32.4% |
| 5 | Bellevue | 151,847 | $165,576 | $2,572 | 4.2% | 72.1% |
| 6 | Kent | 135,603 | $92,302 | $1,909 | 7.0% | 29.8% |
| 7 | Everett | 111,845 | $83,512 | $1,740 | 5.8% | 28.8% |
| 8 | Spokane Valley | 106,365 | $74,042 | $1,353 | 5.2% | 26.5% |
| 9 | Renton | 105,317 | $100,432 | $1,998 | 4.9% | 39.5% |
| 10 | Federal Way | 99,493 | $86,909 | $1,797 | 5.4% | 30.8% |
| 11 | Yakima | 96,961 | $62,815 | $1,117 | 8.4% | 20.8% |
| 12 | Bellingham | 93,438 | $66,755 | $1,577 | 5.6% | 48.5% |
| 13 | Kirkland | 92,621 | $150,414 | $2,401 | 4.6% | 66.3% |
| 14 | Auburn | 85,676 | $97,884 | $1,786 | 6.0% | 25.6% |
| 15 | Kennewick | 85,295 | $73,576 | $1,240 | 5.1% | 26.2% |
| 16 | Pasco | 79,575 | $85,586 | $1,227 | 5.3% | 21.4% |
| 17 | Redmond | 77,353 | $162,560 | $2,409 | 4.9% | 75.3% |
| 18 | Marysville | 73,002 | $103,974 | $1,997 | 3.9% | 24.3% |
| 19 | South Hill | 68,025 | $113,130 | $2,088 | 4.2% | 32.9% |
| 20 | Sammamish | 66,463 | $239,690 | $2,857 | 3.1% | 77.1% |
| 21 | Lakewood | 62,937 | $74,720 | $1,525 | 5.7% | 23.2% |
| 22 | Richland | 62,753 | $95,813 | $1,468 | 5.6% | 46.6% |
| 23 | Shoreline | 61,431 | $112,751 | $1,985 | 4.6% | 52.8% |
| 24 | Lacey | 57,737 | $90,625 | $1,870 | 4.9% | 34.1% |
| 25 | Olympia | 55,951 | $81,302 | $1,599 | 7.3% | 51.8% |
| 26 | Burien | 51,513 | $91,318 | $1,782 | 7.0% | 33.2% |
| 27 | Bothell | 49,610 | $140,427 | $2,346 | 3.9% | 59.8% |
| 28 | Bremerton | 44,830 | $74,940 | $1,641 | 5.7% | 28.4% |
| 29 | Puyallup | 42,746 | $97,826 | $1,812 | 6.0% | 29.4% |
| 30 | Edmonds | 42,735 | $122,449 | $1,903 | 4.1% | 54.0% |
| 31 | Lake Stevens | 40,253 | $122,336 | $2,224 | 4.8% | 35.0% |
| 32 | Lynnwood | 40,110 | $77,704 | $1,742 | 4.3% | 34.9% |
| 33 | Issaquah | 39,591 | $154,669 | $2,590 | 3.3% | 70.5% |
| 34 | Parkland | 38,742 | $72,239 | $1,663 | 6.1% | 17.5% |
| 35 | Longview | 38,069 | $61,747 | $1,137 | 6.0% | 16.8% |
| 36 | Wenatchee | 35,484 | $73,040 | $1,248 | 3.2% | 28.8% |
| 37 | Mount Vernon | 35,377 | $75,777 | $1,405 | 6.0% | 27.9% |
| 38 | Graham | 35,079 | $116,862 | $2,095 | 5.1% | 23.8% |
| 39 | University Place | 34,911 | $99,031 | $1,762 | 5.1% | 42.1% |
| 40 | Spanaway | 34,019 | $98,251 | $1,813 | 4.7% | 16.6% |
| 41 | Walla Walla | 33,925 | $66,748 | $1,323 | 7.7% | 27.6% |
| 42 | Des Moines | 32,823 | $92,483 | $1,799 | 7.5% | 33.4% |
| 43 | SeaTac | 32,414 | $81,104 | $1,660 | 7.0% | 26.4% |
| 44 | Pullman | 32,229 | $46,812 | $1,062 | 8.3% | 61.4% |
| 45 | Orchards | 29,438 | $100,146 | $1,784 | 5.6% | 24.8% |
| 46 | Maple Valley | 28,287 | $152,885 | $2,304 | 4.8% | 50.2% |
| 47 | Camas | 27,007 | $141,126 | $2,090 | 4.0% | 54.8% |
| 48 | Tumwater | 26,956 | $95,212 | $1,779 | 5.3% | 42.9% |
| 49 | Moses Lake | 26,083 | $74,752 | $1,216 | 4.7% | 21.4% |
| 50 | Mill Creek East | 25,453 | $192,937 | $3,152 | 4.4% | 67.6% |
| 51 | Frederickson | 25,383 | $109,500 | $2,386 | 5.7% | 20.0% |
| 52 | Mercer Island | 25,307 | $219,069 | $2,502 | 3.0% | 81.5% |
| 53 | Bainbridge Island | 24,631 | $172,188 | $2,194 | 2.8% | 76.4% |
| 54 | Oak Harbor | 24,362 | $76,084 | $1,645 | 5.4% | 28.9% |
| 55 | Kenmore | 23,741 | $139,764 | $1,949 | 3.8% | 61.8% |
| 56 | Eastmont | 23,721 | $138,912 | $2,443 | 7.3% | 40.5% |
| 57 | North Lynnwood | 23,339 | $101,088 | $2,145 | 4.9% | 43.8% |
| 58 | Hazel Dell | 23,237 | $86,305 | $1,753 | 8.2% | 27.2% |
| 59 | Mountlake Terrace | 23,104 | $107,687 | $2,004 | 4.2% | 43.0% |
| 60 | Union Hill-Novelty Hill | 23,047 | $185,369 | $2,556 | 5.8% | 71.7% |
| 61 | Martha Lake | 22,634 | $124,494 | $2,185 | 4.3% | 50.2% |
| 62 | Cottage Lake | 22,518 | $213,106 | $2,740 | 4.1% | 67.8% |
| 63 | Silver Firs | 22,306 | $163,418 | $2,881 | 3.0% | 51.9% |
| 64 | Bonney Lake | 22,090 | $136,845 | $2,256 | 3.6% | 30.2% |
| 65 | Bothell West | 22,029 | $153,449 | $2,511 | 2.9% | 56.1% |
| 66 | Battle Ground | 21,886 | $104,977 | $1,576 | 3.7% | 26.7% |
| 67 | Tukwila | 21,451 | $78,381 | $1,898 | 6.4% | 25.3% |
| 68 | Mukilteo | 21,323 | $132,861 | $2,166 | 3.1% | 56.3% |
| 69 | Covington | 21,233 | $134,502 | $2,232 | 4.1% | 37.3% |
| 70 | Five Corners | 21,194 | $106,192 | $2,111 | 4.4% | 25.7% |
| 71 | Arlington | 21,095 | $88,231 | $1,905 | 4.2% | 20.8% |
| 72 | Mill Creek | 20,956 | $124,364 | $2,249 | 4.5% | 56.0% |
| 73 | Ellensburg | 20,874 | $55,438 | $1,340 | 8.9% | 41.4% |
| 74 | Silverdale | 20,685 | $105,483 | $2,143 | 5.4% | 36.3% |
| 75 | Port Angeles | 20,118 | $62,606 | $1,170 | 5.1% | 30.2% |
| 76 | Salmon Creek | 20,017 | $111,631 | $1,631 | 3.9% | 36.4% |
| 77 | Monroe | 19,755 | $110,461 | $1,950 | 5.7% | 30.0% |
| 78 | Centralia | 18,830 | $56,219 | $1,084 | 5.7% | 19.4% |
| 79 | Anacortes | 17,966 | $91,951 | $1,702 | 4.2% | 47.2% |
| 80 | Fairwood | 17,856 | $122,134 | $2,233 | 5.3% | 50.3% |
Washington is in the West region (Pacific division), with 7,816,116 residents, a median age of 38.3 and a median household income of $98,141. The unemployment rate was 4.8% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 107.0 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $98,141 | 8 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 45 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 2.9% | 51 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 107.0 | 46 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.6% | 11 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 15.4% | 11 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the Pacific division: Alaska · California · Hawaii · Oregon.
Washington is in the West region (Pacific division) and has 7,816,116 residents (the 13th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 38.3. Its economy produced about $915,404 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 10th among states and DC, equal to $117,118 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 4.8% in 2026M09, which is 45th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 2.9% of employment, 51st highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $62,990 a year ($30.28 an hour), 24% above the national median ($62,990 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Washington are Software Developers (107,030 jobs, median $166,540); Home Health and Personal Care Aides (103,260 jobs, median $47,730); Fast Food and Counter Workers (94,710 jobs, median $37,710); Retail Salespersons (84,850 jobs, median $39,560); Registered Nurses (69,260 jobs, median $124,200). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Chief Executives (median $339,810); Physicians, All Other (median $307,170); Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers (median $229,900). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in farming, fishing, and forestry (2.2 times the national share of workers) and computer and mathematical (2.0 times the national share of workers).
Prices are above the national average in Washington: the regional price parity is 107.0 against 100 for the whole country (46th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,760 a month and the median household income $98,141, so a year of rent equals 21.5% of income; the median home value is $564,600. The state minimum wage is $17.13 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: No state tax on wages. It is not a right-to-work state, so union contracts can require fees from covered workers. It runs a state paid family and medical leave programme.
15.4% of residents were born abroad and 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 63.4% drive alone, 3.5% use public transit and 19.8% work from home; 16.9% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Information | 162,450 | 17.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 117,149 | 12.8% |
| Government and government enterprises | 99,801 | 10.9% |
| Retail trade | 86,996 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 73,753 | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 66,363 | 7.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 56,408 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 49,768 | 5.4% |
| Construction | 34,773 | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 32,986 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27,863 | 3.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25,143 | 2.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23,844 | 2.6% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 17,201 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13,041 | 1.4% |
| Utilities | 8,376 | 0.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 8,194 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6,358 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 4,381 | 0.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 556 | 0.1% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 5,200 | +2.0% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 223,900 | +0.7% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 278,200 | +2.4% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 626,400 | +0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 164,700 | -0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 159,200 | -2.1% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 553,000 | +1.0% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 573,200 | +1.6% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 358,800 | +2.0% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 125,100 | +0.2% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 593,700 | -2.0% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 3,661,400 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 372,400 | 104.9 | 0.92 | $56,660 | $40,280 | $81,850 | +19% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 294,700 | 83.0 | 0.94 | $44,590 | $35,450 | $65,010 | +27% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 298,930 | 84.2 | 0.96 | $50,500 | $37,550 | $80,260 | +14% |
| Sales and Related | 294,020 | 82.8 | 0.96 | $47,510 | $36,340 | $104,810 | +23% |
| Management | 181,480 | 51.1 | 0.71 | $159,990 | $87,840 | $289,160 | +26% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 295,720 | 83.3 | 1.23 | $98,030 | $60,190 | $167,450 | +19% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 192,470 | 54.2 | 0.86 | $108,780 | $57,710 | $192,060 | +26% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 199,230 | 56.1 | 0.96 | $66,420 | $41,670 | $125,120 | +10% |
| Production | 159,640 | 45.0 | 0.82 | $55,380 | $38,770 | $104,680 | +18% |
| Healthcare Support | 188,800 | 53.2 | 1.05 | $48,400 | $40,390 | $65,890 | +26% |
| Construction and Extraction | 167,890 | 47.3 | 1.14 | $75,500 | $47,840 | $129,500 | +27% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 133,880 | 37.7 | 0.96 | $69,090 | $45,130 | $112,580 | +16% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 239,720 | 67.5 | 2.00 | $136,830 | $70,190 | $213,800 | +25% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 96,610 | 27.2 | 0.93 | $45,760 | $36,970 | $62,200 | +21% |
| Protective Service | 77,850 | 21.9 | 0.90 | $62,090 | $38,010 | $123,810 | +24% |
| Personal Care and Service | 69,570 | 19.6 | 0.94 | $47,150 | $35,920 | $79,360 | +29% |
| Community and Social Service | 68,110 | 19.2 | 1.12 | $67,650 | $46,600 | $104,260 | +16% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 78,360 | 22.1 | 1.31 | $112,400 | $69,620 | $171,950 | +13% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 46,490 | 13.1 | 0.99 | $64,850 | $39,800 | $132,450 | +3% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 46,720 | 13.2 | 1.39 | $94,160 | $55,780 | $151,770 | +14% |
| Legal | 26,640 | 7.5 | 0.89 | $107,090 | $60,280 | $218,790 | +4% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 21,740 | 6.1 | 2.19 | $40,330 | $34,750 | $64,480 | +10% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 21.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 14.6% |
| Retail trade | 11.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.2% |
| Construction | 7.1% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.8% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.4% |
| Public administration | 5.0% |
| Other services | 4.3% |
| Information | 2.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.2% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 107,030 | 2.78 | $166,540 | $96,810 | $255,350 | +22% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 103,260 | 1.05 | $47,730 | $40,130 | $54,980 | +33% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 94,710 | 1.08 | $37,710 | $35,050 | $47,860 | +21% |
| Retail Salespersons | 84,850 | 0.95 | $39,560 | $35,860 | $54,660 | +12% |
| Registered Nurses | 69,260 | 0.90 | $124,200 | $89,630 | $161,910 | +27% |
| Cashiers | 61,050 | 0.87 | $38,720 | $35,560 | $51,370 | +18% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 57,370 | 0.89 | $44,620 | $36,960 | $57,720 | +20% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 51,650 | 2.08 | $100,360 | $63,360 | $166,820 | +21% |
| General and Operations Managers | 50,630 | 0.63 | $133,750 | $77,680 | $269,320 | +26% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 49,450 | 0.73 | $46,190 | $37,350 | $60,280 | +15% |
| Office Clerks, General | 49,050 | 0.87 | $50,500 | $38,600 | $73,140 | +12% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 47,380 | 0.94 | $45,520 | $37,070 | $61,520 | +24% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 45,400 | 0.88 | $56,130 | $36,710 | $94,930 | +59% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 43,420 | 1.34 | $49,120 | $37,870 | $62,810 | +34% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 40,530 | 0.86 | $64,760 | $50,010 | $87,500 | +10% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 39,760 | 0.67 | $50,330 | $39,290 | $73,610 | +12% |
| Project Management Specialists | 36,240 | 1.49 | $124,160 | $74,750 | $202,120 | +21% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 35,140 | 1.09 | $46,800 | $37,940 | $57,910 | +25% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 34,740 | 1.05 | $96,550 | $66,330 | $152,310 | +15% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 32,930 | 1.05 | $58,620 | $45,070 | $77,630 | +16% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 32,450 | 0.93 | $59,160 | $41,760 | $83,930 | +19% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 31,790 | 0.97 | $79,480 | $56,900 | $120,710 | +14% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 31,710 | 0.81 | $57,330 | $43,250 | $74,750 | +21% |
| Nursing Assistants | 30,270 | 0.91 | $49,180 | $42,500 | $62,660 | +16% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 28,980 | 0.91 | $102,350 | $64,610 | $127,570 | +60% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologists | 1,540 | 1.74 | $499,990 | $239,000 | $646,940 | +28% |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 1,100 | 0.72 | $340,010 | $222,990 | $406,010 | +33% |
| Chief Executives | 3,170 | 0.68 | $339,810 | $160,110 | $607,100 | +59% |
| Physicians, All Other | 6,300 | 0.81 | $307,170 | $95,230 | $424,410 | +16% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 1,270 | 0.52 | $292,900 | $145,640 | $337,870 | +20% |
| Radiologists | 1,480 | 2.43 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | n/a |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 3,450 | 1.46 | $229,900 | $140,780 | $529,820 | -1% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 16,960 | 1.11 | $209,370 | $130,010 | $327,300 | +20% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 2,050 | 2.41 | $202,400 | $95,890 | $281,050 | +44% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 6,060 | 1.21 | $189,680 | $148,930 | $263,550 | +11% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 2,490 | 1.00 | $182,480 | $117,590 | $324,740 | +9% |
| Financial Managers | 12,930 | 0.67 | $174,840 | $115,250 | $318,450 | +5% |
| Sales Managers | 10,030 | 0.69 | $174,000 | $104,000 | $291,620 | +17% |
| Marketing Managers | 8,880 | 0.98 | $172,270 | $98,220 | $293,590 | +3% |
| Dentists, General | 3,240 | 1.14 | $169,730 | $85,240 | $346,840 | -1% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 1,800 | 1.03 | $169,120 | $100,120 | $260,210 | +5% |
| Computer Network Architects | 4,730 | 1.15 | $168,070 | $93,610 | $224,910 | +25% |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 6,470 | 0.86 | $166,590 | $111,830 | $205,500 | +57% |
| Software Developers | 107,030 | 2.78 | $166,540 | $96,810 | $255,350 | +22% |
| Human Resources Managers | 4,560 | 0.90 | $165,530 | $108,830 | $271,380 | +11% |
| Physician Assistants | 3,540 | 0.96 | $164,360 | $125,580 | $218,150 | +21% |
| Managers, All Other | 10,490 | 0.74 | $164,160 | $100,990 | $272,470 | +16% |
| Data Scientists | 9,600 | 1.60 | $163,350 | $79,930 | $220,040 | +36% |
| Purchasing Managers | 1,770 | 0.92 | $162,730 | $112,120 | $220,350 | +10% |
| Pharmacists | 7,350 | 1.00 | $160,610 | $126,230 | $205,210 | +14% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avionics Technicians | 3,400 | 7.91 | $91,380 | $67,540 | $116,920 | +11% |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | 1,590 | 6.18 | $125,160 | $108,200 | $125,160 | +51% |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | 4,280 | 5.51 | $110,470 | $63,110 | $110,470 | +69% |
| Tapers | 1,550 | 5.30 | $79,040 | $50,650 | $103,880 | +16% |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | 2,830 | 4.93 | $34,950 | $34,650 | $39,360 | -2% |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | 11,580 | 4.47 | $130,480 | $60,580 | $217,290 | +25% |
| Statisticians | 2,960 | 4.47 | $105,650 | $81,250 | $166,760 | +0% |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | 1,840 | 4.44 | $83,780 | $62,070 | $129,850 | +9% |
| Nuclear Engineers | 1,380 | 3.97 | $129,480 | $83,100 | $200,930 | -3% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 5,760 | 3.73 | $158,370 | $112,580 | $207,710 | +17% |
| Epidemiologists | 1,010 | 3.67 | $108,240 | $82,980 | $159,730 | +24% |
| Barbers | 1,220 | 3.57 | $61,150 | $52,540 | $76,480 | +60% |
| Urban and Regional Planners | 3,180 | 3.15 | $100,990 | $77,190 | $126,340 | +13% |
| Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators | 1,100 | 2.97 | $58,410 | $44,440 | $102,550 | +25% |
| Software Developers | 107,030 | 2.78 | $166,540 | $96,810 | $255,350 | +22% |
| Web Developers | 4,430 | 2.77 | $130,440 | $70,520 | $172,060 | +41% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | 3,250 | 2.75 | $60,160 | $45,460 | $104,530 | +22% |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | 4,020 | 2.73 | $38,670 | $35,060 | $53,710 | -2% |
| Fence Erectors | 1,450 | 2.59 | $51,860 | $44,200 | $73,370 | +8% |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | 5,440 | 2.51 | $58,050 | $46,050 | $84,500 | +24% |
| Order Clerks | 4,300 | 2.51 | $47,990 | $42,710 | $66,400 | +4% |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | 1,130 | 2.48 | $133,480 | $65,270 | $209,400 | +31% |
| Radiologists | 1,480 | 2.43 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | n/a |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | 4,530 | 2.43 | $42,170 | $34,650 | $59,210 | -1% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 2,050 | 2.41 | $202,400 | $95,890 | $281,050 | +44% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 1,193 federal job postings open now in Washington (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 147 |
| Forest Service | 141 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 130 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 58 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 49 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 42 |
| Commander, Navy Installations Command | 34 |
| Army National Guard Units | 33 |
| Indian Health Service | 33 |
| U.S. Pacific Fleet | 25 |
| United States Army Installation Management Command | 24 |
| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | 23 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 22 |
| Farm Service Agency | 22 |
| Bonneville Power Administration | 21 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Wildland Fire Management | 76 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 45 |
| Attorney | 39 |
| Nurse | 36 |
| Medical Officer | 32 |
| Forestry Technician | 32 |
| Information Technology Management | 26 |
| Contracting | 24 |
| General Business And Industry | 22 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 22 |
| General Engineering | 20 |
| Transportation Specialist | 20 |
| Social Work | 20 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 19 |
| Program Management | 18 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $75,776 (890 postings).
The median wage in Washington is $62,990 a year ($30.28 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (+24%). The 10th percentile earns $38,670 and the 90th $153,630.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 372,400 | 104.9 | 0.92 | $56,660 | $40,280 | $81,850 | +19% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 294,700 | 83.0 | 0.94 | $44,590 | $35,450 | $65,010 | +27% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 298,930 | 84.2 | 0.96 | $50,500 | $37,550 | $80,260 | +14% |
| Sales and Related | 294,020 | 82.8 | 0.96 | $47,510 | $36,340 | $104,810 | +23% |
| Management | 181,480 | 51.1 | 0.71 | $159,990 | $87,840 | $289,160 | +26% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 295,720 | 83.3 | 1.23 | $98,030 | $60,190 | $167,450 | +19% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 192,470 | 54.2 | 0.86 | $108,780 | $57,710 | $192,060 | +26% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 199,230 | 56.1 | 0.96 | $66,420 | $41,670 | $125,120 | +10% |
| Production | 159,640 | 45.0 | 0.82 | $55,380 | $38,770 | $104,680 | +18% |
| Healthcare Support | 188,800 | 53.2 | 1.05 | $48,400 | $40,390 | $65,890 | +26% |
| Construction and Extraction | 167,890 | 47.3 | 1.14 | $75,500 | $47,840 | $129,500 | +27% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 133,880 | 37.7 | 0.96 | $69,090 | $45,130 | $112,580 | +16% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 239,720 | 67.5 | 2.00 | $136,830 | $70,190 | $213,800 | +25% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 96,610 | 27.2 | 0.93 | $45,760 | $36,970 | $62,200 | +21% |
| Protective Service | 77,850 | 21.9 | 0.90 | $62,090 | $38,010 | $123,810 | +24% |
| Personal Care and Service | 69,570 | 19.6 | 0.94 | $47,150 | $35,920 | $79,360 | +29% |
| Community and Social Service | 68,110 | 19.2 | 1.12 | $67,650 | $46,600 | $104,260 | +16% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 78,360 | 22.1 | 1.31 | $112,400 | $69,620 | $171,950 | +13% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 46,490 | 13.1 | 0.99 | $64,850 | $39,800 | $132,450 | +3% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 46,720 | 13.2 | 1.39 | $94,160 | $55,780 | $151,770 | +14% |
| Legal | 26,640 | 7.5 | 0.89 | $107,090 | $60,280 | $218,790 | +4% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 21,740 | 6.1 | 2.19 | $40,330 | $34,750 | $64,480 | +10% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Washington ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $17.13 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | No state tax on wages |
| Right-to-work state | No |
| State paid family and medical leave program | Yes |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 107.0 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,760 |
| Median home value | $564,600 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 63.8% |
| Poverty rate | 9.9% |
| Drive alone to work | 63.4% |
| Public transit to work | 3.5% |
| Work from home | 19.8% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 16.9% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
15.4% of residents of Washington were born abroad (1,206,808 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 248,567 |
| India | 114,889 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 94,643 |
| Philippines | 74,457 |
| Vietnam | 63,641 |
| Korea | 49,445 |
| Canada | 45,949 |
| Ukraine | 40,400 |
| Russia | 21,679 |
| Ethiopia | 18,963 |
| Germany | 17,240 |
| Taiwan | 17,201 |
| Japan | 16,709 |
| El Salvador | 14,378 |
| Kenya | 13,706 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$17.13 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
No state tax on wages (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
4.8% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$98,141 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
1,193 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.