May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA
250 occupations
Across 250 occupations with published wages in Mount Vernon, physicians, all other record the highest median at $271,750 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Mount Vernon
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 1,730 | $39,240 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,580 | $36,890 |
| Cashiers | 1,270 | $37,960 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,200 | $42,690 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,190 | $106,730 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 900 | $44,300 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 870 | $57,950 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 830 | $53,060 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 800 | $45,960 |
| Electricians | 740 | $104,510 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $36,500 | 130 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $36,520 | 150 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $36,660 | 50 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $36,890 | 1,580 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $37,420 | 80 |
| Dishwashers | $37,710 | 190 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $37,740 | 280 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $37,850 | 170 |
| Cashiers | $37,960 | 1,270 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $38,020 | 310 |
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.