Washington
State · BLS OEWS 2023
In Washington, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 739 detailed occupations covering about 3,317,790 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 15.6% 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.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $238,050 | +11.9% | 660 |
| Pediatricians, General | $235,870 | +18.7% | 550 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $218,180 | +50.4% | 2,940 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $210,570 | — | 820 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $202,190 | +19.3% | 16,680 |
| Podiatrists | $195,270 | +37.9% | 140 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $176,650 | +6.8% | 5,560 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $175,900 | +29% | 350 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $172,040 | +9.1% | 2,640 |
| Dentists, General | $171,010 | +2.8% | 2,730 |
| Sales Managers | $169,680 | +25.5% | 10,550 |
| Financial Managers | $168,120 | +50.1% | 12,640 |
| Computer Network Architects | $164,500 | +26.7% | 4,270 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $164,030 | +24.4% | 230 |
| Human Resources Managers | $163,850 | +20.2% | 4,800 |
| Marketing Managers | $162,590 | -9.4% | 9,450 |
| Medical Dosimetrists | $162,540 | +22.3% | 70 |
| Computer Programmers | $162,440 | +138% | 3,460 |
| Software Developers | $162,390 | -2.5% | 89,110 |
| Managers, All Other | $159,160 | +19.2% | 12,190 |
| Physician Assistants | $156,930 | +20.7% | 3,240 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $155,620 | +12.7% | 870 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $155,210 | +13% | 560 |
| Purchasing Managers | $154,190 | +13.1% | 2,240 |
| Pharmacists | $153,500 | +12.8% | 9,450 |