May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Olympia
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
345 occupations
Across 345 occupations with published wages in Olympia, physicians, all other record the highest median at $315,230 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Olympia
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $315,230 | 180 | |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $204,190 | 130 | |
| 3 | Sales Managers | $172,550 | 240 | |
| 4 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $166,910 | 270 | |
| 5 | Marketing Managers | $166,790 | 180 | |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $164,550 | 90 | |
| 7 | Veterinarians | $158,880 | 100 | |
| 8 | Pharmacists | $154,860 | 220 | |
| 9 | Physician Assistants | $153,940 | 90 | |
| 10 | Managers, All Other | $149,820 | 260 | |
| 11 | Public Relations Managers | $148,090 | 150 | |
| 12 | Nurse Practitioners | $145,950 | 180 | |
| 13 | Natural Sciences Managers | $145,560 | 110 | |
| 14 | Optometrists | $142,720 | 40 | |
| 15 | Financial Managers | $142,500 | 670 | |
| 16 | Construction Managers | $142,500 | 160 | |
| 17 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $140,730 | 140 | |
| 18 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $140,160 | 690 | |
| 19 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $137,870 | 330 | |
| 20 | Human Resources Managers | $135,610 | 240 | |
| 21 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $135,450 | 50 | |
| 22 | Database Architects | $133,500 | 210 | |
| 23 | Lawyers | $132,900 | 630 | |
| 24 | Engineers, All Other | $132,010 | 40 | |
| 25 | Training and Development Managers | $130,190 | 30 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,910 | $36,110 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,670 | $122,210 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,370 | $44,060 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,180 | $37,350 |
| Management Analysts | 2,770 | $88,790 |
| Cashiers | 2,470 | $37,340 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,450 | $44,070 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,250 | $125,020 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 2,110 | $54,320 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,990 | $44,760 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Tutors | $34,650 | 70 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $35,040 | 280 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $35,710 | 130 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $36,030 | 330 |
| Parking Attendants | $36,080 | 50 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $36,110 | 3,910 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $36,600 | 330 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $36,650 | 140 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $36,680 | 220 |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service | $36,810 | 40 |
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.