Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022

In Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 661 detailed occupations covering about 1,900,410 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 14.5% above the national median on average.

Highest-Paying Occupations (2022)

"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.

Highest-paying occupations in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $233,660 — 120
Obstetricians and Gynecologists $227,660 — 140
Nurse Anesthetists $220,960 +3.9% 260
Computer and Information Research Scientists $196,440 +35.4% 910
Commercial Divers $194,810 +217.8% 190
Podiatrists $188,800 +33.3% 80
Psychiatrists $182,010 -19.8% 280
Computer and Information Systems Managers $181,310 +7% 12,310
Database Architects $175,760 +30.5% 2,740
Natural Sciences Managers $173,780 +10.2% 1,500
Architectural and Engineering Managers $167,020 +1% 4,180
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $166,320 +66.8% 14,330
Compensation and Benefits Managers $166,200 +21.9% 200
Dentists, General $165,950 -0.2% 1,450
Financial Managers $165,730 +47.9% 8,110
Nurse Midwives $162,820 +25.6% —
Sales Managers $162,130 +20% 6,620
Human Resources Managers $160,190 +17.5% 3,070
Web Developers $160,070 +88.4% 5,230
Computer Network Architects $159,360 +22.7% 3,100
Marketing Managers $157,420 -12.3% 6,910
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $157,050 +51.8% 3,210
Managers, All Other $156,060 +16.8% 8,820
Air Traffic Controllers $154,810 +12.7% 460
Medical Dosimetrists $152,250 +14.6% 120

Largest Occupations by Employment (2022)

Largest occupations by employment in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Software Developers 80,770 $151,930
Fast Food and Counter Workers 54,880 $35,570
Retail Salespersons 46,170 $36,570
Registered Nurses 37,120 $102,680
Business Operations Specialists, All Other 37,030 $80,790
Customer Service Representatives 32,840 $46,760
General and Operations Managers 31,520 $128,820
Stockers and Order Fillers 30,220 $39,680
Cashiers 29,990 $35,980
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 29,950 $40,800
Office Clerks, General 29,750 $47,530
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 25,290 $38,250
Waiters and Waitresses 23,400 $37,770
Accountants and Auditors 23,330 $83,150
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 20,210 $51,250
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 20,090 $72,680
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 19,270 $45,610
Management Analysts 19,260 $107,360
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 19,120 $61,080
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 18,430 $52,030
Cooks, Restaurant 18,250 $44,730
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 17,990 $72,700
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 17,950 $100,710
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 17,630 $47,470
Construction Laborers 16,960 $50,980
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