Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023

In Western Washington nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 358 detailed occupations covering about 117,690 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 4.7% above the national median on average.

Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)

"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 Western Washington nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Dentists, General $200,670 +20.7% 130
Chief Executives $195,300 +124.8% 120
Sales Managers $158,200 +17% 140
Architectural and Engineering Managers $156,440 -5.4% 50
Pharmacists $147,320 +8.3% 290
Financial Managers $144,770 +29.2% 210
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $142,400 -4.4% 100
Physician Assistants $139,050 +6.9% 110
Information Security Analysts $137,970 +14.6% 60
Computer and Information Systems Managers $136,840 -19.3% 110
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $136,150 +31.6% 310
Nurse Practitioners $134,540 +6.6% 190
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $133,160 +11.7% —
Software Developers $128,830 -22.7% 390
Veterinarians $127,260 +6.9% 80
Optometrists $126,910 -3.8% 30
Industrial Production Managers $125,730 +7.5% 120
Medical and Health Services Managers $124,530 +12.5% 240
Human Resources Managers $123,090 -9.7% 100
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $122,170 +26.5% 40
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $121,510 +21.9% 80
Dental Hygienists $119,570 +36.6% 160
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $118,450 +38.7% 220
Natural Sciences Managers $118,190 -25.1% 40
Lawyers $117,960 -19.1% 220

Largest Occupations by Employment (2023)

Largest occupations by employment in Western Washington nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Fast Food and Counter Workers 4,620 $34,550
Retail Salespersons 3,810 $35,810
Cashiers 3,760 $35,030
Stockers and Order Fillers 2,890 $41,440
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 2,290 $45,650
General and Operations Managers 2,280 $98,700
Waiters and Waitresses 2,260 $45,830
Registered Nurses 2,180 $100,880
Office Clerks, General 2,040 $45,100
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,960 $38,620
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,920 $38,980
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 1,760 $58,040
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,760 $48,680
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,710 $47,710
Carpenters 1,660 $61,000
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,660 $50,100
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,560 $83,210
Cooks, Restaurant 1,450 $37,670
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,370 $35,540
Nursing Assistants 1,350 $43,620
Construction Laborers 1,320 $55,120
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 1,280 $49,350
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 1,270 $45,340
Correctional Officers and Jailers 1,240 $61,280
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 1,220 $43,220
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