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Average salary by job family in Washington
| Legal | $189,490 |
|---|---|
| Management | $172,110 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $139,090 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $126,610 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $124,140 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $120,470 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $117,440 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $102,300 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $76,170 |
| Community and Social Service | $72,940 |
| Protective Service | $71,740 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $69,650 |
| Construction and Extraction | $68,140 |
| Sales and Related | $58,720 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $58,260 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $56,480 |
| Production | $56,240 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $48,090 |
| Personal Care and Service | $45,260 |
| Healthcare Support | $44,540 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $43,620 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $42,220 |
Highest-paying jobs in Washington
- Radiologists$412,760
- Dermatologists$352,880
- Anesthesiologists$326,660
- Cardiologists$325,320
- Orthodontists$285,910
- Physicians, Pathologists$253,240
- Surgeons, All Other$252,380
- Nurse Anesthetists$252,210
- Family Medicine Physicians$237,070
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$235,100
Most common jobs in Washington and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 112,530 | $163,620 | $156,460 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 76,600 | $113,390 | $104,770 |
| Software Developers | 69,060 | $153,100 | $154,930 |
| Retail Salespersons | 66,920 | $39,600 | $36,610 |
| Management Analysts | 62,360 | $145,310 | $126,830 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 60,560 | $35,550 | $34,600 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 59,090 | $39,660 | $37,840 |
| Cashiers | 50,600 | $36,630 | $35,470 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 50,450 | $39,110 | $38,530 |
| Lawyers | 46,840 | $226,780 | $195,190 |
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Cost of living in Washington
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 108.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $91,930 therefore buys what $84,429 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $583,013, 4.7 times the median household income of $123,896.
$583,013typical home value
$123,896median household income
108.9BEA price parity
6,263,796metro population
Take-home pay in Washington
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $44,990 | $36,796 | $3,066 |
| Median wage | $71,060 | $55,648 | $4,637 |
| Average wage | $91,930 | $68,657 | $5,721 |
| 75th percentile wage | $121,680 | $87,050 | $7,254 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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Salaries for every job in Washington
Legal8 jobs
- Lawyers$227K
- Legal Support Workers, All Other$148K
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$146K
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$126K
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$115K
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants$88K
- Judicial Law Clerks$72K
- Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$65K
Management35 jobs
- Public Relations Managers$215K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$207K
- Financial Managers$206K
- Marketing Managers$195K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$192K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$187K
- Human Resources Managers$187K
- Sales Managers$186K
- Purchasing Managers$177K
- Managers, All Other$177K
- Natural Sciences Managers$175K
- General and Operations Managers$164K
- Training and Development Managers$160K
- Fundraising Managers$159K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$159K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$158K
- Emergency Management Directors$155K
- Industrial Production Managers$155K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$146K
- Administrative Services Managers$145K
- Construction Managers$140K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$139K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$138K
- Education Administrators, All Other$130K
- Facilities Managers$120K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$110K
- Social and Community Service Managers$109K
- Funeral Home Managers$104K
- Gambling Managers$104K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$101K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$100K
- Lodging Managers$95K
- Food Service Managers$88K
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$77K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$71K
Computer and Mathematical20 jobs
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$166K
- Database Architects$160K
- Mathematicians$158K
- Computer Network Architects$157K
- Software Developers$153K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$150K
- Information Security Analysts$150K
- Actuaries$150K
- Data Scientists$144K
- Statisticians$138K
- Web Developers$136K
- Operations Research Analysts$129K
- Computer Systems Analysts$129K
- Computer Programmers$128K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$126K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$126K
- Database Administrators$119K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$106K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$100K
- Computer User Support Specialists$81K
Life, Physical, and Social Science43 jobs
- Physicists$170K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$167K
- Economists$166K
- Political Scientists$156K
- Astronomers$154K
- Hydrologists$153K
- Chemists$145K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$141K
- Life Scientists, All Other$139K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$137K
- Psychologists, All Other$131K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$127K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$124K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$123K
- Microbiologists$123K
- Materials Scientists$122K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$118K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$116K
- Historians$115K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$115K
- Geographers$115K
- Epidemiologists$115K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$113K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$111K
- Urban and Regional Planners$110K
- School Psychologists$110K
- Conservation Scientists$109K
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$109K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$107K
- Sociologists$105K
- Survey Researchers$102K
- Animal Scientists$96K
- Forensic Science Technicians$92K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$90K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$87K
- Foresters$85K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$75K
- Social Science Research Assistants$73K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$66K
- Biological Technicians$66K
- Chemical Technicians$61K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$60K
- Agricultural Technicians$58K
Architecture and Engineering33 jobs
- Nuclear Engineers$169K
- Aerospace Engineers$169K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$157K
- Marine Engineers and Naval Architects$152K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$145K
- Engineers, All Other$145K
- Materials Engineers$145K
- Chemical Engineers$136K
- Electrical Engineers$134K
- Mechanical Engineers$133K
- Industrial Engineers$124K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$124K
- Environmental Engineers$122K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$119K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$115K
- Civil Engineers$111K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$99K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$98K
- Landscape Architects$96K
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$94K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$90K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$89K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$89K
- Mechanical Drafters$84K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$84K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$84K
- Surveyors$82K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$81K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$80K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$80K
- Drafters, All Other$70K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$67K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical65 jobs
- Radiologists$413K
- Dermatologists$353K
- Anesthesiologists$327K
- Cardiologists$325K
- Orthodontists$286K
- Physicians, Pathologists$253K
- Surgeons, All Other$252K
- Nurse Anesthetists$252K
- Family Medicine Physicians$237K
- Psychiatrists$235K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$227K
- Physicians, All Other$226K
- Dentists, General$216K
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$215K
- Neurologists$208K
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$202K
- Podiatrists$186K
- Pediatricians, General$186K
- Veterinarians$164K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$163K
- Medical Dosimetrists$155K
- Physician Assistants$152K
- Optometrists$151K
- Pharmacists$148K
- Nurse Midwives$141K
- Nurse Practitioners$139K
- Radiation Therapists$120K
- Dental Hygienists$115K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$113K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$111K
- Physical Therapists$110K
- Occupational Therapists$109K
- Genetic Counselors$108K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$106K
- Audiologists$106K
- Registered Nurses$105K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$104K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$101K
- Respiratory Therapists$100K
- Chiropractors$97K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$95K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$93K
- Therapists, All Other$92K
- Acupuncturists$87K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$85K
- Surgical Assistants$83K
- Athletic Trainers$80K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$80K
- Paramedics$78K
- Surgical Technologists$77K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$76K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$75K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Recreational Therapists$73K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$71K
- Exercise Physiologists$65K
- Medical Records Specialists$64K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$59K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$59K
- Opticians, Dispensing$57K
- Psychiatric Technicians$55K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$53K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$51K
- Pharmacy Technicians$50K
- Dietetic Technicians$42K
Business and Financial Operations30 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$168K
- Financial Examiners$166K
- Management Analysts$145K
- Financial Risk Specialists$133K
- Project Management Specialists$129K
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes$128K
- Budget Analysts$124K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$124K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$121K
- Credit Analysts$120K
- Accountants and Auditors$114K
- Labor Relations Specialists$113K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$113K
- Logisticians$113K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$110K
- Human Resources Specialists$106K
- Loan Officers$106K
- Compliance Officers$104K
- Insurance Underwriters$101K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$98K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$97K
- Cost Estimators$96K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$89K
- Fundraisers$88K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$88K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$88K
- Training and Development Specialists$87K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$79K
- Credit Counselors$67K
- Tax Preparers$63K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media34 jobs
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$151K
- Artists and Related Workers, All Other$122K
- Writers and Authors$118K
- Public Relations Specialists$117K
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$116K
- Art Directors$111K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$108K
- Technical Writers$106K
- Producers and Directors$106K
- Editors$104K
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$98K
- Interpreters and Translators$93K
- Film and Video Editors$92K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$91K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$91K
- Music Directors and Composers$90K
- Graphic Designers$90K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$89K
- Interior Designers$85K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$84K
- Broadcast Technicians$84K
- Fashion Designers$80K
- Audio and Video Technicians$78K
- Designers, All Other$71K
- Photographers$70K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$69K
- Lighting Technicians$67K
- Coaches and Scouts$67K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$66K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$61K
- Craft Artists$51K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$49K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$49K
- Floral Designers$45K
Educational Instruction and Library62 jobs
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$162K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$155K
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary$146K
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$143K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$140K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$127K
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$121K
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary$120K
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$120K
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$116K
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$114K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$109K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$109K
- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$108K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$108K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$107K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$107K
- Instructional Coordinators$106K
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary$105K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$105K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$102K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$101K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$100K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$98K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$94K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- Curators$93K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$93K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$89K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$89K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Archivists$88K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$87K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$85K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$85K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$84K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$84K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$83K
- Farm and Home Management Educators$82K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$81K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$81K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$79K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$78K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$70K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$70K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$67K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$66K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$61K
- Library Technicians$58K
- Tutors$57K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$51K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$46K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$45K
Community and Social Service17 jobs
- Health Education Specialists$120K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$91K
- Social Workers, All Other$90K
- Counselors, All Other$84K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$84K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$83K
- Healthcare Social Workers$80K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$78K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$75K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$74K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$71K
- Clergy$67K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$62K
- Community Health Workers$60K
- Religious Workers, All Other$55K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$53K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$53K
Protective Service22 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$147K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$133K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$113K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$101K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$88K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$87K
- Fish and Game Wardens$86K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$77K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$73K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$73K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$71K
- Firefighters$71K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$68K
- Transportation Security Screeners$67K
- Bailiffs$64K
- Animal Control Workers$61K
- Parking Enforcement Workers$60K
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$55K
- Security Guards$54K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$43K
- School Bus Monitors$42K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$36K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair42 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$104K
- Avionics Technicians$95K
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$94K
- Rail Car Repairers$94K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$93K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$93K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$91K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$84K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$84K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$84K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$81K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$78K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$78K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$75K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$75K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$74K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$74K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$73K
- Home Appliance Repairers$72K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$71K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$71K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$70K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$67K
- Riggers$66K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$66K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$65K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$63K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$62K
- Millwrights$61K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$59K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$57K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$56K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$56K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$56K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$55K
- Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers$55K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$53K
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$53K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$52K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$50K
- Bicycle Repairers$48K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$47K
Construction and Extraction41 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$115K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$91K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$85K
- Electricians$80K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$75K
- Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters$73K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$69K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$67K
- Carpenters$67K
- Glaziers$67K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$66K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$65K
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$64K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$63K
- Sheet Metal Workers$63K
- Roofers$62K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$61K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$61K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$61K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$60K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$60K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$58K
- Floor Sanders and Finishers$58K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$57K
- Carpet Installers$57K
- Pipelayers$56K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$56K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$55K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$55K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$54K
- Tile and Stone Setters$53K
- Stonemasons$52K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$52K
- Construction Laborers$50K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$50K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$47K
- Helpers--Electricians$47K
- Helpers--Carpenters$46K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$45K
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$45K
- Helpers--Roofers$44K
Sales and Related21 jobs
- Sales Engineers$148K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$132K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$115K
- Real Estate Brokers$107K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$99K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$95K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$89K
- Advertising Sales Agents$87K
- Insurance Sales Agents$80K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$80K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$72K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$58K
- Travel Agents$57K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$54K
- Parts Salespersons$49K
- Models$47K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$45K
- Telemarketers$41K
- Retail Salespersons$40K
- Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers$37K
- Cashiers$37K
Office and Administrative Support53 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$90K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$86K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$81K
- Brokerage Clerks$76K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$74K
- Desktop Publishers$71K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$70K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$66K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$65K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$65K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$64K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$64K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$63K
- Procurement Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$62K
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers$61K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$61K
- Statistical Assistants$61K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$61K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$60K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$60K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$60K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$59K
- New Accounts Clerks$59K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$59K
- Bill and Account Collectors$57K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$56K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$56K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$56K
- Office Clerks, General$54K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$54K
- Word Processors and Typists$52K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$52K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$51K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$51K
- Order Clerks$51K
- Customer Service Representatives$50K
- Telephone Operators$50K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$50K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$49K
- Gambling Cage Workers$48K
- Couriers and Messengers$47K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$47K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$47K
- Tellers$47K
- Correspondence Clerks$46K
- Data Entry Keyers$46K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$45K
- File Clerks$45K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$44K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$43K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$40K
Transportation and Material Moving34 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$235K
- Commercial Pilots$148K
- Air Traffic Controllers$145K
- Ship Engineers$114K
- Transportation Inspectors$103K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$101K
- Crane and Tower Operators$84K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$72K
- Traffic Technicians$70K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$69K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$63K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$62K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$61K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$59K
- Flight Attendants$58K
- Bus Drivers, School$57K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$54K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$54K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$53K
- Light Truck Drivers$52K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$51K
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$48K
- Passenger Attendants$48K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$46K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$46K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$44K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44K
- Driver/Sales Workers$42K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$40K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$39K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$39K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$39K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$38K
- Parking Attendants$38K
Production67 jobs
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$107K
- Gas Plant Operators$95K
- Power Plant Operators$91K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$89K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$83K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$81K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$79K
- Machinists$75K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$74K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$73K
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$70K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$69K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$68K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$68K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$65K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$65K
- Woodworkers, All Other$64K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$63K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$62K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$62K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$62K
- Printing Press Operators$61K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$60K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$60K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$57K
- Production Workers, All Other$55K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$55K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$55K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$54K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$54K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$51K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators$51K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$51K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$50K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$50K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$49K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$49K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$48K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$48K
- Etchers and Engravers$48K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Furniture Finishers$46K
- Helpers--Production Workers$46K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$45K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$44K
- Upholsterers$44K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Sewing Machine Operators$43K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$42K
- Bakers$41K
- Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders$41K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$41K
- Food Batchmakers$40K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$37K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$37K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$36K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$35K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry6 jobs
Personal Care and Service28 jobs
- Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance$94K
- Embalmers$72K
- Animal Trainers$69K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$67K
- Costume Attendants$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$58K
- Skincare Specialists$57K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$52K
- Gambling Service Workers, All Other$52K
- Barbers$50K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$49K
- Residential Advisors$49K
- Tour and Travel Guides$45K
- Recreation Workers$45K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$44K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$42K
- Concierges$42K
- Funeral Attendants$42K
- Animal Caretakers$41K
- Childcare Workers$40K
- Gambling Dealers$40K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$40K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$38K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$38K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$36K
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$36K
- Shampooers$35K
Healthcare Support17 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$85K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$78K
- Massage Therapists$78K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$59K
- Occupational Therapy Aides$58K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$54K
- Phlebotomists$51K
- Dental Assistants$50K
- Medical Assistants$48K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$46K
- Psychiatric Aides$46K
- Nursing Assistants$45K
- Orderlies$43K
- Pharmacy Aides$42K
- Medical Transcriptionists$40K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$39K
- Physical Therapist Aides$36K
Food Preparation and Serving Related16 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$74K
- Bartenders$56K
- Waiters and Waitresses$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$52K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$45K
- Cooks, Restaurant$43K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$41K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$40K
- Cooks, Short Order$40K
- Cooks, All Other$40K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$40K
- Food Preparation Workers$39K
- Cooks, Fast Food$37K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$37K
- Dishwashers$37K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$36K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$56K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$54K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$53K
- Pest Control Workers$53K
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$50K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$48K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$44K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40K
Average salary in nearby cities
- Hagerstown, MD$60,180 average · cost of living 94
- Baltimore, MD$76,370 average · cost of living 104
- Winchester, VA$60,410 average · cost of living 96
- Lexington Park, MD$82,580 average · cost of living 101
- Gettysburg, PA$56,630 average · cost of living 95
- Chambersburg, PA$57,150 average · cost of living 95
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Salary in Washington: questions
What is a good salary in Washington?
Half of all workers in the Washington metro earn less than $71,060 and the average is $91,930. Earning more than $121,680 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Washington to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $77,036, because prices here are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Washington?
Radiologists ($412,760), Dermatologists ($352,880), Anesthesiologists ($326,660).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900), all occupations and 704 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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