Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Washington
707 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Washington belongs to Radiologists, at $443,020 per year. The lowest published median is $31,200.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling Dealers | $31,200 | — |
| Cooks, All Other | $31,880 | 380 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $34,050 | 390 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,600 | 60,560 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $34,710 | 4,600 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $34,780 | 700 |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $35,100 | — |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $35,300 | 1,240 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $35,380 | 80 |
| Cashiers | $35,470 | 50,600 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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