Jobs in Washington — Pay & Openings by City
717,090 professionals employed across 1 major Washington metro areas (BLS OEWS May 2025). Average salary: $64,732/yr. Top hiring industry: Technology.
Last updated: 2026-07-22
Top Industries in Washington
Technology, Aerospace, Retail, Agriculture are the largest employment sectors in Washington.
The highest-paying role statewide is typically Operations Manager.
Jobs in Washington by City
Every metro below shows the average median pay and total employment across the 46 roles we track from BLS OEWS May 2025 data, plus links to the biggest role hubs by employment.
| City | Avg Median Pay | People Employed | Biggest Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $64,732 | 717,090 | Home Health Aide jobs · Fast Food Worker jobs · Retail Sales Associate jobs |
This hub links 3 role hubs across 1 Washington metros. Employment = BLS OEWS May 2025, not live openings.
Top-Paying Roles in Washington
State averages across the Washington metros above. Each linked guide breaks the number down city by city and links to live openings you can apply to.
| Role | Washington Average Median |
|---|---|
| Operations Manager salary guide | $146,030 |
| Dental Hygienist salary guide | $133,740 |
| Registered Nurse salary guide | $128,260 |
| Logistics Coordinator salary guide | $108,920 |
| Electrician salary guide | $101,780 |
| Plumber salary guide | $95,230 |
| Bus Driver salary guide | $83,430 |
| Sales Representative salary guide | $82,540 |
| Diesel Mechanic salary guide | $82,330 |
| HVAC Technician salary guide | $80,100 |
| Carpenter salary guide | $76,410 |
| Warehouse Supervisor salary guide | $76,390 |
| Truck Driver salary guide | $71,240 |
| Welder salary guide | $66,240 |
| Medical Assistant salary guide | $61,500 |
15 of these roles have full salary guides. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.