May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Eastern Washington
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area
358 occupations
Across 358 occupations with published wages in Eastern Washington, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $301,740 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Eastern Washington
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,230 | $36,930 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,200 | $48,110 |
| Cashiers | 2,970 | $36,660 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 2,460 | $36,860 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 2,190 | $45,150 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,990 | $38,290 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,790 | $61,200 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,650 | $42,330 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,640 | $40,120 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,590 | $104,780 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cooks, Short Order | $34,650 | 100 |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | $34,680 | 450 |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service | $35,460 | 30 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $35,730 | 170 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $35,790 | 1,070 |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $35,970 | 100 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $36,310 | 160 |
| Gambling Dealers | $36,520 | 60 |
| Cashiers | $36,660 | 2,970 |
| Animal Caretakers | $36,670 | 170 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.