Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Olympia
345 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Olympia belongs to Tutors, at $34,650 per year. The highest is $315,230.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tutors | $34,650 | 70 | |
| 2 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $35,040 | 280 | |
| 3 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $35,710 | 130 | |
| 4 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $36,030 | 330 | |
| 5 | Parking Attendants | $36,080 | 50 | |
| 6 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $36,110 | 3,910 | |
| 7 | Cooks, Fast Food | $36,600 | 330 | |
| 8 | Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $36,650 | 140 | |
| 9 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $36,680 | 220 | |
| 10 | Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service | $36,810 | 40 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $315,230 | 180 |
| Chief Executives | $204,190 | 130 |
| Sales Managers | $172,550 | 240 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $166,910 | 270 |
| Marketing Managers | $166,790 | 180 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $164,550 | 90 |
| Veterinarians | $158,880 | 100 |
| Pharmacists | $154,860 | 220 |
| Physician Assistants | $153,940 | 90 |
| Managers, All Other | $149,820 | 260 |
| Public Relations Managers | $148,090 | 150 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $145,950 | 180 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $145,560 | 110 |
| Optometrists | $142,720 | 40 |
| Financial Managers | $142,500 | 670 |
| Construction Managers | $142,500 | 160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $140,730 | 140 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $140,160 | 690 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $137,870 | 330 |
| Human Resources Managers | $135,610 | 240 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $135,450 | 50 |
| Database Architects | $133,500 | 210 |
| Lawyers | $132,900 | 630 |
| Engineers, All Other | $132,010 | 40 |
| Training and Development Managers | $130,190 | 30 |
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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