Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Washington
707 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Washington belongs to Gambling Dealers, at $31,200 per year. The highest is $443,020.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gambling Dealers | $31,200 | — | |
| 2 | Cooks, All Other | $31,880 | 380 | |
| 3 | Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $34,050 | 390 | |
| 4 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,600 | 60,560 | |
| 5 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $34,710 | 4,600 | |
| 6 | Physical Therapist Aides | $34,780 | 700 | |
| 7 | Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $35,100 | — | |
| 8 | Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $35,300 | 1,240 | |
| 9 | Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $35,380 | 80 | |
| 10 | Cashiers | $35,470 | 50,600 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Radiologists | $443,020 | — |
| Anesthesiologists | $397,210 | 200 |
| Dermatologists | $329,990 | — |
| Cardiologists | $253,610 | — |
| Orthodontists | $248,110 | — |
| Psychiatrists | $246,990 | 550 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 770 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $239,200 | — |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $239,200 | — |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $237,190 | 90 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $226,640 | — |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $225,140 | 1,470 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $224,860 | 340 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $223,250 | 1,370 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $223,150 | 440 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $209,750 | 5,100 |
| Physicians, All Other | $208,710 | 10,650 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $207,450 | — |
| Public Relations Managers | $195,190 | 9,470 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $195,190 | 20,800 |
| Lawyers | $195,190 | 46,840 |
| Financial Managers | $185,270 | 26,430 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $185,220 | 5,500 |
| Dentists, General | $184,540 | 3,040 |
| Marketing Managers | $181,260 | 8,900 |
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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