May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
693 occupations
Across 693 occupations with published wages in Seattle, cardiologists record the highest median at $662,760 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Seattle
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 92,770 | $167,280 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 54,670 | $48,210 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 49,190 | $39,150 |
| Retail Salespersons | 46,620 | $42,080 |
| Registered Nurses | 39,900 | $128,260 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 38,800 | $101,920 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 30,860 | $46,830 |
| Cashiers | 30,470 | $44,210 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 29,490 | $47,740 |
| General and Operations Managers | 29,370 | $146,030 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $34,650 | — |
| Medical Transcriptionists | $36,270 | 410 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $37,620 | 310 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $38,430 | 6,010 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | $38,550 | 130 |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $38,610 | 320 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $39,110 | 1,940 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $39,150 | 49,190 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $39,240 | 3,060 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $39,330 | 3,860 |
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.