SOC 11-9199 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Managers, All Other — Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Seattle, WA comes to $168,980 a year, ahead of the national median of $141,900 by 19.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Seattle, WA comes to $168,980 a year, ahead of the national median of $141,900 by 19.1%. Pay ranges from under $100,990 at the tenth percentile to more than $288,300 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $133,490 to $213,700.
Employment stands at 7,110, or 3.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Kennewick records the highest median at $167,660. Of the 693 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 36th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $100,990 | −28.8% |
| 25th | $133,490 | −5.9% |
| Median (50th) | $168,980 | +19.1% |
| 75th | $213,700 | +50.6% |
| 90th | $288,300 | +103.2% |
| Mean | $180,330 | +27.1% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennewick | $167,660 | 440 | |
| 2 | Bremerton | $153,960 | 210 | |
| 3 | Olympia | $149,820 | 260 | |
| 4 | Mount Vernon | $143,630 | 100 | |
| 5 | Bellingham | $140,910 | 370 | |
| 6 | Walla Walla | $138,170 | 60 | |
| 7 | Wenatchee | $137,940 | 70 | |
| 8 | Spokane | $137,670 | 510 | |
| 9 | Longview | $133,420 | 60 | |
| 10 | Yakima | $116,080 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Seattle run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $168,980 buys what $157,925 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$168,980as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$157,925US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $168,980 a year, 19.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $100,990 to $288,300 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 7,110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kennewick, at $167,660.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Managers, All Other in Seattle, WA?
The median annual wage is $168,980, or $81.24 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $141,900, so pay in Seattle, WA is 19.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Seattle, WA earns more than $288,300 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $100,990 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Kennewick, at $167,660 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 7,110 jobs in this occupation in Seattle, WA. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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