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Highest paying jobs in Washington after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Washington, cardiologist pays most: $656,330 a year, and a single filer keeps about $433,122 after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. 1 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Washington paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Washington?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Washington after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Cardiologist	$656,330	$433,122
2	Orthopedic Surgeon	$553,310	$369,177
3	Dermatologist	$526,170	$352,331
4	Anesthesiologist	$499,990	$336,081
5	Other Surgeon	$479,460	$323,338
6	Emergency Medicine Physician	$380,870	$262,144
7	Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$343,140	$238,725
8	Internal Medicine Physician	$340,010	$236,782
9	Chief Executive	$339,810	$236,658
10	Neurologist	$327,140	$228,793
11	Other Physician	$307,170	$216,398
12	Psychiatrist	$304,920	$215,001
13	Ophthalmologist	$304,830	$214,946
14	Pathologist	$300,680	$212,370
15	Family Medicine Physician	$292,900	$207,541
16	Orthodontist	$290,430	$206,007
17	Nurse Anesthetist	$274,390	$196,051
18	Podiatrist	$232,970	$169,161
19	Airline Pilot	$229,900	$167,164
20	IT Manager	$209,370	$153,124
21	Computer Research Scientist	$202,400	$148,031
22	Compensation and Benefits Manager	$199,190	$145,679
23	Engineering Manager	$189,680	$138,644
24	Medical Dosimetrist	$189,280	$138,348
25	Natural Sciences Manager	$182,480	$133,460

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in Washington: Radiologist.

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Every job with a median in Washington: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Cardiologist	$656,330	$433,122	200
Orthopedic Surgeon	$553,310	$369,177	290
Dermatologist	$526,170	$352,331	170
Anesthesiologist	$499,990	$336,081	1,540
Other Surgeon	$479,460	$323,338	370
Emergency Medicine Physician	$380,870	$262,144	–
Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$343,140	$238,725	270
Internal Medicine Physician	$340,010	$236,782	1,100
Chief Executive	$339,810	$236,658	3,170
Neurologist	$327,140	$228,793	180
Other Physician	$307,170	$216,398	6,300
Psychiatrist	$304,920	$215,001	360
Ophthalmologist	$304,830	$214,946	180
Pathologist	$300,680	$212,370	200
Family Medicine Physician	$292,900	$207,541	1,270
Orthodontist	$290,430	$206,007	290
Nurse Anesthetist	$274,390	$196,051	760
Podiatrist	$232,970	$169,161	140
Airline Pilot	$229,900	$167,164	3,450
IT Manager	$209,370	$153,124	16,960
Computer Research Scientist	$202,400	$148,031	2,050
Compensation and Benefits Manager	$199,190	$145,679	460
Engineering Manager	$189,680	$138,644	6,060
Medical Dosimetrist	$189,280	$138,348	60
Natural Sciences Manager	$182,480	$133,460	2,490
Financial Manager	$174,840	$128,344	12,930
Sales Manager	$174,000	$127,781	10,030
Marketing Manager	$172,270	$126,623	8,880
General Dentist	$169,730	$124,922	3,240
General Pediatrician	$169,540	$124,795	480
Computer Hardware Engineer	$169,120	$124,514	1,800
Computer Network Architect	$168,070	$123,810	4,730
K-12 Education Administrator	$166,590	$122,819	6,470
Software Developer	$166,540	$122,786	107,030
Human Resources Manager	$165,530	$122,110	4,560
Physician Assistant	$164,360	$121,326	3,540
Other Manager	$164,160	$121,192	10,490
Advertising and Promotions Manager	$163,380	$120,670	530
Training and Development Manager	$163,360	$120,656	720
Data Scientist	$163,350	$120,650	9,600
Purchasing Manager	$162,730	$120,235	1,770
Air Traffic Controller	$162,570	$120,127	620
Mathematician	$162,280	$119,933	100
Commercial Diver	$161,800	$119,612	–
Pharmacist	$160,610	$118,815	7,350
Veterinarian	$160,510	$118,748	2,390
Public Relations Manager	$159,440	$118,032	1,610
Nurse Midwive	$158,970	$117,717	170
Aerospace Engineer	$158,370	$117,315	5,760
Optometrist	$157,560	$116,773	760
Nurse Practitioner	$156,100	$115,795	6,700
Construction Manager	$155,070	$115,105	6,010
Information Security Analyst	$154,940	$115,018	6,030
Lawyer	$154,130	$114,476	12,770
Sales Engineer	$147,620	$110,117	760
Political Scientist	$147,060	$109,742	110
Health Services Manager	$145,290	$108,556	7,490
Industrial Production Manager	$145,210	$108,503	4,760
Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$144,710	$108,168	380
Facilities Manager	$139,990	$105,007	2,790
Materials Engineer	$139,840	$104,907	1,000
Health Specialties Professor	$137,520	$103,353	4,510
Elevator Installer and Repairer	$137,180	$103,126	540
Fundraising Manager	$137,010	$103,012	1,050
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$136,500	$102,670	2,490
Police Supervisor	$136,280	$102,523	2,750
Petroleum Engineer	$134,800	$101,532	190
Physicist	$134,790	$101,525	450
Actuary	$134,720	$101,478	360
Other Engineer	$134,570	$101,378	3,580
Judge and Magistrate	$134,270	$101,177	1,040
Other Physical Scientist	$133,980	$100,983	450
General and Operations Manager	$133,750	$100,829	50,630
Special Effects Artist and Animator	$133,480	$100,648	1,130
Power Line Installer	$133,060	$100,367	2,340
Electrical Engineer	$132,710	$100,132	7,610
Power Plant Operator	$131,620	$99,402	430
Dental Hygienist	$131,160	$99,094	6,330
Emergency Management Director	$130,780	$98,840	180
Administrative Services Manager	$130,630	$98,740	3,490
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$130,480	$98,639	11,580
Web Developer	$130,440	$98,612	4,430
Electronics Engineer	$130,270	$98,498	1,950
Nuclear Engineer	$129,480	$97,969	1,380
Computer Systems Analyst	$129,410	$97,923	24,120
Firefighting Supervisor	$129,350	$97,882	3,350
Industrial Engineer	$129,050	$97,682	6,130
Other Computer Occupation	$128,940	$97,608	14,360
Database Architect	$128,760	$97,487	2,990
Software QA Analyst and Tester	$128,480	$97,300	7,970
Chemical Engineer	$128,290	$97,173	650
Other Psychologist	$128,230	$97,132	370
College Administrator	$127,630	$96,731	2,140
Technical Sales Representative	$127,390	$96,570	9,960
Materials Scientist	$127,250	$96,476	290
Health and Safety Engineer	$126,590	$96,034	420
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	$126,200	$95,773	320
Lighting Technician	$126,100	$95,706	80
Radiation Therapist	$125,880	$95,559	540
Computer Programmer	$125,620	$95,385	2,540
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$125,620	$95,385	410
Environmental Engineer	$125,460	$95,278	1,920
Law Professor	$125,210	$95,110	150
Aerospace Engineering Technician	$125,160	$95,077	1,590
Registered Nurse	$124,200	$94,434	69,260
Project Management Specialist	$124,160	$94,407	36,240
Financial Risk Specialist	$123,150	$93,731	900
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$122,900	$93,563	380
MRI Technologist	$122,750	$93,463	960
Administrative Law Judge	$122,390	$93,222	330
Transportation Electronics Repairer	$122,140	$93,054	230
Signal and Track Switch Repairer	$121,710	$92,765	210
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$121,340	$92,510	2,190
Art Director	$121,170	$92,392	650
Engineering Professor	$119,960	$91,558	820
Property and Real Estate Manager	$119,320	$91,116	2,950
Database Administrator	$118,140	$90,303	1,730
Commercial Pilot	$117,730	$90,020	890
Detective	$115,790	$88,682	1,850
Clinical Psychologist	$115,240	$88,303	1,270
Personal Financial Advisor	$114,050	$87,482	5,790
Financial Examiner	$113,700	$87,241	420
Geographer	$112,260	$86,248	40
Pile Driver Operator	$111,080	$85,434	50
Aircraft Assembler	$110,470	$85,013	4,280
Mechanical Engineer	$110,430	$84,986	8,240
Civil Engineer	$110,000	$84,689	12,590
Construction Supervisor	$109,570	$84,393	19,550
Marine Engineer and Naval Architect	$109,550	$84,379	370
Tool and Die Maker	$109,390	$84,268	1,510
Economist	$109,300	$84,206	450
Management Analyst	$109,170	$84,117	24,760
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker	$108,970	$83,979	130
School Psychologist	$108,780	$83,848	1,420
Audiologist	$108,580	$83,710	320
Epidemiologist	$108,240	$83,475	1,010
Nuclear Technician	$108,200	$83,448	90
Other Biological Scientist	$108,110	$83,386	2,620
Ship Engineer	$107,940	$83,268	730
CNC Machine Operator	$107,920	$83,255	2,270
Court Reporter	$107,670	$83,082	80
Occupational Therapist	$107,670	$83,082	3,340
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$107,660	$83,075	850
Logistician	$107,250	$82,793	5,670
Financial and Investment Analyst	$107,210	$82,765	8,820
Gambling Manager	$106,450	$82,241	130
Physical Therapist	$105,950	$81,896	5,370
Medical Scientist	$105,680	$81,710	6,150
Statistician	$105,650	$81,689	2,960
Hydrologist	$105,600	$81,655	350
Speech-Language Pathologist	$105,550	$81,620	3,570
Orthotist and Prosthetist	$105,240	$81,406	250
Geoscientist	$105,020	$81,255	840
Occupational Safety Technician	$104,910	$81,179	570
Library Science Professor	$104,540	$80,924	90
Forestry Professor	$104,490	$80,889	40
Paramedic	$104,310	$80,765	2,110
Transportation Inspector	$104,250	$80,724	490
Labor Relations Specialist	$104,100	$80,620	2,760
Chiropractor	$104,070	$80,600	1,130
Technical Writer	$104,070	$80,600	1,620
Network and Systems Administrator	$103,910	$80,489	8,600
Ship Captain and Mate	$103,730	$80,365	1,560
Refinery Operator	$103,620	$80,289	930
Other Treating Practitioner	$103,380	$80,124	600
Middle School Vocational Teacher	$103,290	$80,062	720
Farmer and Rancher	$103,240	$80,027	140
Earth and Space Sciences Professor	$103,070	$79,910	210
Social and Community Service Manager	$103,000	$79,862	3,650
Genetic Counselor	$102,920	$79,807	100
Occupational Safety Specialist	$102,920	$79,807	3,570
Other Social Scientist	$102,920	$79,807	1,160
Control and Valve Installer	$102,870	$79,772	450
High School Teacher	$102,670	$79,634	14,880
Funeral Home Manager	$102,540	$79,544	80
Other Social Worker	$102,520	$79,531	790
Elementary School Teacher	$102,350	$79,413	28,980
Middle School Teacher	$102,140	$79,269	10,510
Radiologic Technologist	$102,090	$79,234	4,130
Police Officer	$102,080	$79,227	9,160
Network Support Specialist	$101,750	$79,000	3,300
Environmental Science Professor	$101,430	$78,779	190
Lodging Manager	$101,350	$78,724	450
Advertising Sales Agent	$101,320	$78,703	3,510
High School Vocational Teacher	$101,180	$78,607	3,460
Political Science Professor	$101,140	$78,579	450
Respiratory Therapist	$101,130	$78,572	1,860
High School Special Education Teacher	$101,120	$78,565	2,510
Crane and Tower Operator	$101,110	$78,558	1,030
Urban and Regional Planner	$100,990	$78,476	3,180
Other Life Scientist	$100,420	$78,082	240
Business Professor	$100,390	$78,062	1,190
Other Business Operations Specialist	$100,360	$78,041	51,650
Architect	$100,190	$77,924	3,720
Environmental Engineering Technician	$100,050	$77,827	270
Librarian	$100,030	$77,814	2,750
Kindergarten Teacher	$99,960	$77,765	5,270
Historian	$99,720	$77,600	30
Other Engineering Technician	$99,720	$77,600	2,310
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$99,520	$77,462	1,550
Insurance Underwriter	$99,400	$77,379	1,740
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$99,200	$77,241	1,660
Aircraft Mechanic	$98,980	$77,089	4,480
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$98,910	$77,041	1,400
Biochemist and Biophysicist	$98,840	$76,993	270
Other Therapist	$98,550	$76,793	–
Sheet Metal Worker	$98,550	$76,793	3,440
Other Precision Instrument Repairer	$98,340	$76,648	340
Environmental Scientist	$98,300	$76,620	4,470
Operations Research Analyst	$98,030	$76,434	3,050
Chemist	$97,420	$76,014	2,280
Biological Science Professor	$97,280	$75,917	960
Instructional Coordinator	$97,250	$75,896	4,720
Sociologist	$97,170	$75,841	130
Physics Professor	$96,930	$75,676	310
Musician and Singer	$96,824	$75,603	750
Entertainment and Recreation Manager	$96,790	$75,579	630
Budget Analyst	$96,640	$75,476	1,510
Accountant and Auditor	$96,550	$75,414	34,740
Economics Professor	$96,500	$75,379	190
Construction Inspector	$96,140	$75,131	3,090
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist	$96,100	$75,103	870
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$95,430	$74,641	280
Electrician	$95,220	$74,496	19,380
Boilermaker	$95,200	$74,483	190
Food Service Manager	$95,190	$74,476	1,180
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$95,150	$74,448	4,830
Market Research Analyst	$95,120	$74,427	24,460
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$95,040	$74,372	3,450
Food Scientist and Technologist	$94,990	$74,338	250
Firefighter	$94,520	$74,014	7,560
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$94,420	$73,945	14,680
Atmospheric and Space Scientist	$94,400	$73,931	190
Commercial and Industrial Designer	$94,280	$73,848	340
Electrical Engineering Technician	$93,930	$73,607	2,540
Calibration Technician	$93,880	$73,572	270
Other Education Administrator	$93,590	$73,372	840
Mechanical Insulation Worker	$92,120	$72,359	500
Stationary Engineer	$91,530	$71,952	520
Avionics Technician	$91,380	$71,848	3,400
Credit Analyst	$91,160	$71,697	1,280
Computer Science Professor	$90,950	$71,552	800
Geography Professor	$90,550	$71,276	100
Paving Equipment Operator	$90,530	$71,262	530
Compliance Officer	$88,790	$70,062	11,130
Other Plant and System Operator	$88,730	$70,021	190
Public Relations Specialist	$87,470	$69,152	6,430
Massage Therapist	$87,360	$69,076	3,740
Other Rail Transportation Worker	$86,650	$68,586	90
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$86,630	$68,573	3,350
Preschool Special Education Teacher	$86,580	$68,538	820
Milling Machine Operator	$86,460	$68,455	240
Anthropology Professor	$86,160	$68,248	140
Cost Estimator	$86,070	$68,186	7,470
Chemistry Professor	$85,970	$68,117	390
Writer and Author	$85,700	$67,931	770
Other Legal Support Worker	$85,630	$67,883	1,080
Surveyor	$85,610	$67,869	780
Mathematical Science Professor	$85,560	$67,835	820
Metal and Plastic Layout Worker	$85,300	$67,655	500
Hydrologic Technician	$85,240	$67,614	70
Railroad Brake and Signal Operator	$85,140	$67,545	740
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$85,130	$67,538	15,400
Human Resources Specialist	$84,550	$67,138	22,770
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$84,220	$66,911	1,450
Airfield Operations Specialist	$84,050	$66,793	150
Cardiovascular Technologist	$83,790	$66,614	1,110
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist	$83,780	$66,607	1,840
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$83,710	$66,559	1,150
Gas Plant Operator	$83,650	$66,517	120
History Professor	$83,250	$66,242	290
Acupuncturist	$83,200	$66,207	–
Brickmason and Blockmason	$83,190	$66,200	600
Animal Scientist	$83,160	$66,179	40
Licensed Practical Nurse	$83,150	$66,173	6,780
Sociology Professor	$83,140	$66,166	200
Agricultural Sciences Professor	$82,960	$66,042	160
Real Estate Broker	$82,790	$65,924	–
Probation Officer	$82,750	$65,897	2,150
School and Career Counselor	$82,670	$65,842	6,610
Pipelayer	$82,450	$65,690	1,050
Fashion Designer	$82,030	$65,400	–
Architecture Professor	$81,950	$65,345	100
Training and Development Specialist	$81,860	$65,283	8,130
Construction Equipment Operator	$81,700	$65,173	10,290
Nursing Professor	$81,630	$65,124	1,300
Producer and Director	$81,550	$65,069	2,270
CNC Programmer	$81,420	$64,980	660
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor	$81,410	$64,973	240
Exercise Physiologist	$81,310	$64,904	160
Forensic Science Technician	$81,310	$64,904	390
Philosophy and Religion Professor	$81,240	$64,855	330
Electro-Mechanical Technician	$81,220	$64,842	570
Plumber	$81,030	$64,711	12,470
Other Financial Specialist	$80,930	$64,642	2,910
Clergy	$80,830	$64,573	1,060
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$80,800	$64,552	2,030
Other Healthcare Technical Worker	$80,730	$64,504	880
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$80,700	$64,483	6,180
Earth Driller	$80,490	$64,338	210
Judicial Law Clerk	$80,240	$64,166	580
Loan Officer	$80,120	$64,083	6,040
Soil and Plant Scientist	$79,970	$63,980	520
Services Sales Representative	$79,920	$63,945	18,950
English Professor	$79,840	$63,890	1,000
Wholesale Sales Representative	$79,830	$63,883	27,340
Civil Engineering Technician	$79,580	$63,711	2,090
Office Supervisor	$79,480	$63,642	31,790
Correctional Officer	$79,460	$63,628	6,800
Mechanical Engineering Technician	$79,410	$63,593	890
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$79,400	$63,586	9,460
Skincare Specialist	$79,320	$63,531	2,200
Production Supervisor	$79,310	$63,524	14,500
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$79,270	$63,497	680
Executive Assistant	$79,250	$63,483	11,560
Real Estate Sales Agent	$79,130	$63,400	5,150
Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster	$79,040	$63,338	810
Taper	$79,040	$63,338	1,550
Radio and Cell Tower Installer	$79,020	$63,324	240
Fundraiser	$79,000	$63,311	3,870
Other Professor	$78,940	$63,269	470
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$78,850	$63,207	1,980
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$78,620	$63,049	3,900
Healthcare Social Worker	$78,570	$63,014	5,180
Forester	$78,460	$62,938	950
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser	$78,450	$62,931	190
Conservation Scientist	$78,450	$62,931	1,270
Industrial Engineering Technician	$78,430	$62,918	1,050
Psychology Professor	$78,330	$62,849	840
Foreign Language Professor	$78,320	$62,842	370
Bailiff	$78,290	$62,821	180
Bridge and Lock Tender	$78,020	$62,635	50
Stonemason	$78,010	$62,628	350
Art, Drama, and Music Professor	$77,950	$62,587	1,400
Social Work Professor	$77,920	$62,566	200
Tile and Stone Setter	$77,920	$62,566	660
Diesel Mechanic	$77,900	$62,552	7,410
Recreational Therapist	$77,860	$62,524	240
Editor	$77,850	$62,518	1,860
Other Teacher	$77,720	$62,428	1,370
Microbiologist	$77,690	$62,407	340
Telecom Equipment Installer	$77,610	$62,352	3,210
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$77,590	$62,338	720
Vocational Instructor	$77,530	$62,297	3,610
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$77,520	$62,290	4,440
Hearing Aid Specialist	$77,510	$62,283	280
Health Education Specialist	$77,420	$62,221	1,750
Gambling Services Supervisor	$77,350	$62,173	910
Faller	$77,340	$62,166	–
Surgical Technologist	$77,270	$62,118	2,510
Set and Exhibit Designer	$77,230	$62,090	170
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$77,220	$62,083	10,710
Production and Planning Clerk	$77,190	$62,062	–
Rigger	$77,100	$62,000	910
Subway and Streetcar Operator	$77,020	$61,945	320
Mechanical Drafter	$76,820	$61,807	1,690
Other Special Education Teacher	$76,790	$61,787	170
Landscape Architect	$76,720	$61,738	760
Interior Designer	$76,570	$61,635	1,330
Archivist	$76,490	$61,580	640
Millwright	$76,490	$61,580	1,020
Mason Helper	$76,180	$61,366	150
Telecom Line Installer	$76,070	$61,290	1,510
Chef and Head Cook	$76,010	$61,249	5,320
Wind Turbine Service Technician	$75,880	$61,159	210
Other Personal Service Manager	$75,700	$61,035	50
HVAC Technician	$75,660	$61,007	7,370
Financial Services Sales Agent	$75,510	$60,904	8,770
Communications Professor	$75,330	$60,780	420
IT Support Specialist	$75,220	$60,704	21,860
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener	$75,190	$60,683	410
Education Professor	$75,170	$60,669	1,270
Logging Equipment Operator	$75,140	$60,649	1,150
Other Sales and Related Worker	$75,100	$60,621	2,840
Music Director and Composer	$75,060	$60,594	260
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor	$74,850	$60,449	240
Anthropologist and Archeologist	$74,790	$60,407	260
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$74,620	$60,290	3,750
Talent and Sports Agent	$74,620	$60,290	120
Child and Family Social Worker	$74,480	$60,194	10,720
Transportation Supervisor	$74,250	$60,035	14,000
Carpenter	$74,190	$59,994	26,960
Flight Attendant	$74,090	$59,925	–
Curator	$74,030	$59,883	260
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher	$73,920	$59,807	60
Locomotive Engineer	$73,750	$59,690	1,120
Other Science Technician	$73,530	$59,538	980
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$73,130	$59,263	2,670
Brokerage Clerk	$73,120	$59,256	140
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$73,000	$59,173	2,530
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$72,950	$59,138	1,670
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$72,850	$59,069	770
Engine and Other Machine Assembler	$72,800	$59,035	370
Other Drafter	$72,800	$59,035	520
Clinical Lab Technologist	$72,760	$59,007	7,430
Graphic Designer	$72,710	$58,973	3,960
Criminal Justice Professor	$72,700	$58,966	120
Other Social Sciences Professor	$72,670	$58,945	80
Fine Artist	$72,430	$58,780	350
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$72,280	$58,676	6,960
Electrical and Electronics Drafter	$72,250	$58,656	390
Traffic Technician	$71,960	$58,456	70
Landscaping Supervisor	$71,930	$58,435	2,030
Other Material Moving Worker	$71,640	$58,235	50
Medical Equipment Repairer	$71,190	$57,925	1,410
Audiovisual Equipment Installer	$70,720	$57,601	350
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$70,470	$57,428	1,560
Mental Health Social Worker	$70,460	$57,421	3,490
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$69,990	$57,097	1,310
Survey Researcher	$69,590	$56,821	130
Other Counselor	$69,530	$56,780	120
Miscellaneous Construction Worker	$69,380	$56,676	200
Audio and Video Technician	$69,270	$56,601	1,360
Mental Health Counselor	$68,910	$56,352	14,250
Parking Enforcement Worker	$68,120	$55,807	190
Other Textile Worker	$67,890	$55,649	120
Insulation Worker	$67,750	$55,552	2,330
Other Logging Worker	$67,650	$55,483	150
Chemical Equipment Operator	$67,300	$55,242	1,720
Environmental Science Technician	$67,160	$55,145	850
Film and Video Editor	$66,870	$54,945	450
Glazier	$66,860	$54,939	1,460
Sailor and Marine Oiler	$66,700	$54,828	1,590
Physical Therapist Assistant	$66,450	$54,651	2,150
Animal Control Worker	$66,440	$54,643	180
Title Examiner	$66,440	$54,643	930
Eligibility Interviewer	$66,330	$54,556	3,880
Farming and Forestry Supervisor	$66,200	$54,453	1,220
Machinist	$66,160	$54,422	6,880
Utilities Meter Reader	$65,900	$54,217	390
Other Mathematical Scientist	$65,840	$54,169	320
Other Metal and Plastic Worker	$65,760	$54,106	360
Event Planner	$65,530	$53,924	3,600
Surgical Assistant	$65,440	$53,853	100
Highway Maintenance Worker	$65,300	$53,743	2,590
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$64,760	$53,316	40,530
Court and Municipal Clerk	$64,680	$53,253	3,450
Costume Attendant	$64,650	$53,229	120
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$64,560	$53,158	3,560
Quality Control Inspector	$64,420	$53,048	12,010
Other Social Service Specialist	$64,340	$52,985	4,800
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$64,270	$52,929	640
Private Detective and Investigator	$64,080	$52,779	750
Geological Technician	$63,910	$52,645	–
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$63,850	$52,598	700
Family and Consumer Sciences Professor	$63,840	$52,590	80
Athletic Trainer	$63,750	$52,519	240
Statistical Assistant	$63,660	$52,448	200
Motorboat Operator	$63,650	$52,440	80
Rolling Machine Operator	$63,560	$52,369	350
Housekeeping Supervisor	$63,550	$52,361	2,910
Farm and Home Management Educator	$63,440	$52,274	–
Rail Car Repairer	$63,410	$52,250	180
School Bus Driver	$63,370	$52,219	9,660
Septic Tank Servicer	$63,090	$51,998	1,600
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$63,080	$51,990	3,550
Motorboat Mechanic	$63,020	$51,942	750
Welder	$63,020	$51,942	7,720
Machinery Maintenance Worker	$62,970	$51,903	700
Recreation Supervisor	$62,900	$51,848	2,010
Agricultural Inspector	$62,880	$51,832	450
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator	$62,850	$51,808	330
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$62,720	$51,705	1,030
Other Religious Worker	$62,620	$51,627	790
Library Technician	$62,570	$51,587	1,850
Security Supervisor	$62,510	$51,540	1,800
Credit Counselor	$62,360	$51,421	560
Medical Records Specialist	$62,270	$51,350	5,010
Chemical Technician	$62,100	$51,216	730
Other Health Technician	$62,090	$51,208	3,870
Broadcast Technician	$62,070	$51,192	270
Food Science Technician	$62,070	$51,192	660
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$62,040	$51,169	3,140
Heat Treating Equipment Operator	$61,990	$51,129	140
Structural Metal Fabricator	$61,850	$51,019	1,050
Interpreter and Translator	$61,750	$50,940	1,250
Other Construction Helper	$61,750	$50,940	60
Solar Photovoltaic Installer	$61,630	$50,845	–
Log Grader and Scaler	$61,580	$50,805	200
Postal Service Clerk	$61,570	$50,797	1,460
Farm Equipment Mechanic	$61,370	$50,639	1,120
Painting and Coating Worker	$61,210	$50,513	90
Barber	$61,150	$50,466	1,220
Electrician Helper	$61,110	$50,434	560
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor	$61,090	$50,418	150
Insurance Sales Agent	$61,040	$50,379	10,500
Biological Technician	$60,800	$50,189	3,210
Cargo and Freight Agent	$60,760	$50,158	2,410
Retail Sales Supervisor	$60,750	$50,150	27,640
Roofer	$60,640	$50,063	5,890
Auto Glass Installer	$60,630	$50,055	770
Jeweler	$60,380	$49,858	290
Camera Operator	$60,250	$49,755	440
Insurance Claims Clerk	$60,220	$49,731	3,730
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$60,160	$49,684	3,250
Chemical Plant and System Operator	$60,120	$49,652	350
Marriage and Family Therapist	$60,000	$49,558	–
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$59,990	$49,550	6,550
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$59,980	$49,542	3,980
Personal Service Supervisor	$59,980	$49,542	1,440
Mechanical Door Repairer	$59,930	$49,502	550
Credit Authorizer	$59,840	$49,431	110
Metal and Plastic Patternmaker	$59,800	$49,400	30
Veterinary Technician	$59,740	$49,352	2,290
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$59,730	$49,345	310
Mortician and Funeral Director	$59,700	$49,321	400
Construction Painter	$59,650	$49,281	9,510
Health Information Technologist	$59,640	$49,273	670
Museum Technician and Conservator	$59,610	$49,250	280
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$59,510	$49,171	6,930
Postal Mail Sorter	$59,490	$49,155	1,770
Paper Goods Machine Operator	$59,410	$49,092	2,170
Food Service Supervisor	$59,400	$49,084	20,700
Dispatcher	$59,330	$49,029	4,920
Medical Assistant	$59,290	$48,997	19,500
General Maintenance Worker	$59,160	$48,894	32,450
Vehicle Electronics Installer	$59,010	$48,776	120
Welding Machine Operator	$58,990	$48,760	50
Other Financial Clerk	$58,970	$48,744	450
Pharmacy Technician	$58,900	$48,689	8,150
Medical Equipment Preparer	$58,830	$48,634	1,670
Vending Machine Repairer	$58,750	$48,571	580
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$58,740	$48,563	3,290
Rail-Track Equipment Operator	$58,740	$48,563	500
Semiconductor Processing Technician	$58,710	$48,539	990
Gambling Dealer	$58,700	$48,531	4,370
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$58,620	$48,468	32,930
Furnace and Kiln Operator	$58,580	$48,436	430
Other Education Worker	$58,500	$48,373	1,300
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator	$58,410	$48,302	1,100
Legal Secretary	$58,360	$48,263	3,950
Auto Body Repairer	$58,340	$48,247	2,330
Other Transportation Worker	$58,300	$48,215	260
Home Appliance Repairer	$58,110	$48,065	800
Medical Secretary	$58,100	$48,057	10,960
Dental Assistant	$58,090	$48,050	13,050
Rehabilitation Counselor	$58,050	$48,018	5,440
Locksmith and Safe Repairer	$58,010	$47,986	380
Plating Machine Operator	$58,000	$47,978	410
Construction Laborer	$57,720	$47,757	25,060
Other Designer	$57,510	$47,592	350
Gas Compressor Operator	$57,500	$47,584	120
Human Resources Assistant	$57,390	$47,497	2,350
Administrative Assistant	$57,330	$47,449	31,710
Auto Mechanic	$57,270	$47,402	12,930
Community Health Worker	$57,070	$47,244	2,640
Pump Operator	$57,030	$47,213	80
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer	$56,870	$47,086	30
Floor Layer	$56,800	$47,031	370
Mobile Home Installer	$56,690	$46,944	–
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator	$56,580	$46,857	320
Religious Education Director	$56,480	$46,778	390
Dental Laboratory Technician	$56,400	$46,715	670
Separating Machine Operator	$56,160	$46,526	1,560
Plumber Helper	$56,140	$46,510	600
Waiter and Waitress	$56,130	$46,502	45,400
Billing and Posting Clerk	$56,090	$46,470	11,960
Upholsterer	$55,970	$46,376	200
Bartender	$55,830	$46,265	16,800
Substitute Teacher	$55,740	$46,194	14,820
Floor Sander and Finisher	$55,620	$46,099	90
Travel Agent	$55,260	$45,815	1,710
Carpet Installer	$54,830	$45,475	470
Social and Human Service Assistant	$54,770	$45,428	7,590
News Reporter and Journalist	$54,760	$45,420	880
Tailor and Dressmaker	$54,300	$45,057	100
Metal Pourer and Caster	$54,210	$44,986	80
Forest and Conservation Technician	$54,160	$44,946	1,160
Tour and Travel Guide	$54,160	$44,946	1,420
Small Engine Mechanic	$53,990	$44,812	590
Other Information and Record Clerk	$53,890	$44,733	3,510
Proofreader and Copy Marker	$53,890	$44,733	60
Mixing Machine Operator	$53,800	$44,662	2,270
Prepress Technician and Worker	$53,770	$44,638	380
Crematory Operator	$53,580	$44,488	70
Woodworking Machine Operator	$52,980	$44,015	1,250
Procurement Clerk	$52,910	$43,959	1,750
New Accounts Clerk	$52,830	$43,896	310
Emergency Medical Technician	$52,690	$43,786	2,940
Other Media Worker	$52,590	$43,707	260
Psychiatric Aide	$52,570	$43,691	330
Other Cook	$52,510	$43,643	140
Electrical and Electronic Assembler	$52,480	$43,620	6,160
Psychiatric Technician	$52,470	$43,612	1,920
RV Service Technician	$52,280	$43,462	500
Motorcycle Mechanic	$51,970	$43,217	300
Wood Sawing Machine Operator	$51,940	$43,193	1,720
Fence Erector	$51,860	$43,130	1,450
Plasterer and Stucco Mason	$51,840	$43,114	440
Molder, Shaper, and Caster	$51,780	$43,067	1,130
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$51,670	$42,980	2,660
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$51,590	$42,917	19,500
Pest Control Worker	$51,300	$42,688	1,430
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$51,160	$42,577	1,750
Food Cooking Machine Operator	$51,100	$42,530	310
Interviewer	$51,090	$42,522	3,050
Freezing Equipment Operator	$50,870	$42,348	60
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$50,830	$42,317	9,270
Embalmer	$50,610	$42,143	40
Food Roasting Machine Operator	$50,590	$42,127	720
Multiple Machine Tool Operator	$50,540	$42,088	830
Aircraft Service Attendant	$50,520	$42,072	710
General Office Clerk	$50,500	$42,056	49,050
Graduate Teaching Assistant	$50,460	$42,025	1,480
Cutting Machine Operator	$50,430	$42,001	760
Social Science Research Assistant	$50,420	$41,993	450
Customer Service Representative	$50,330	$41,922	39,760
Other Office Support Worker	$50,190	$41,811	3,240
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$49,910	$41,590	18,750
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$49,900	$41,582	5,570
Printing Press Operator	$49,800	$41,503	2,310
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$49,670	$41,401	9,780
Grinding Machine Operator	$49,300	$41,109	1,870
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician	$49,230	$41,053	260
Dispensing Optician	$49,220	$41,046	2,100
Nursing Assistant	$49,180	$41,014	30,270
Teaching Assistant	$49,120	$40,967	43,420
Light Truck Driver	$49,070	$40,927	23,290
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$49,050	$40,911	2,010
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$48,940	$40,824	3,340
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$48,920	$40,809	790
Phlebotomist	$48,880	$40,777	2,820
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$48,840	$40,745	1,250
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$48,780	$40,698	2,550
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$48,710	$40,643	1,350
Orderly	$48,690	$40,627	200
Residential Advisor	$48,640	$40,588	1,810
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$48,520	$40,493	2,970
Bill and Account Collector	$48,460	$40,445	2,260
Foundry Mold and Coremaker	$48,440	$40,430	160
Shoe and Leather Worker	$48,310	$40,327	100
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$48,290	$40,311	1,800
Miscellaneous Assembler	$48,260	$40,287	16,990
Agricultural Technician	$48,220	$40,256	470
Bicycle Repairer	$48,220	$40,256	430
Knitting and Weaving Machine Operator	$48,220	$40,256	110
Photographer	$48,050	$40,122	960
Coach and Scout	$48,030	$40,106	11,790
Medical Appliance Technician	$48,030	$40,106	310
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator	$48,020	$40,098	470
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$48,020	$40,098	12,890
Order Clerk	$47,990	$40,074	4,300
Counter and Rental Clerk	$47,820	$39,940	14,600
Switchboard Operator	$47,800	$39,924	430
Home Health Aide	$47,730	$39,869	103,260
Teller	$47,670	$39,822	9,180
Textile Winding Machine Operator	$47,560	$39,735	250
Library Assistant	$47,540	$39,719	2,810
Locker Room Attendant	$47,500	$39,687	60
Data Entry Keyer	$47,480	$39,672	1,360
Disc Jockey	$47,403	$39,611	–
Pesticide Applicator	$47,360	$39,577	470
Concierge	$47,330	$39,553	1,320
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker	$47,290	$39,522	90
Metal Extruding Machine Operator	$47,230	$39,474	1,080
Security Guard	$47,100	$39,371	25,800
Other Production Worker	$47,060	$39,340	1,550
Dietetic Technician	$47,000	$39,293	290
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$46,950	$39,253	22,550
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker	$46,900	$39,214	–
Parts Salesperson	$46,830	$39,158	6,230
Other Building Cleaning Worker	$46,810	$39,143	360
Restaurant Cook	$46,800	$39,135	35,140
Courier and Messenger	$46,500	$38,898	1,190
Animal Trainer	$46,420	$38,835	360
Mail Clerk	$46,380	$38,803	1,360
Office Machine Operator	$46,290	$38,732	340
Photo Processing Worker	$46,280	$38,724	80
Paperhanger	$46,270	$38,716	–
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$46,190	$38,653	49,450
Baker	$46,140	$38,613	6,270
Word Processor and Typist	$46,110	$38,590	140
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$46,080	$38,566	1,110
Carpenter Helper	$46,060	$38,550	620
Occupational Therapy Aide	$45,890	$38,416	190
File Clerk	$45,830	$38,369	520
Gambling Surveillance Officer	$45,740	$38,298	470
Preschool Teacher	$45,660	$38,234	13,210
Cleaning Equipment Operator	$45,600	$38,187	180
Machine Feeder and Offbearer	$45,600	$38,187	1,040
Janitor	$45,520	$38,124	47,380
Production Helper	$45,450	$38,069	3,620
Textile Cutting Machine Operator	$45,380	$38,013	140
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$45,370	$38,005	1,100
Tax Preparer	$45,370	$38,005	1,360
Tutor	$45,360	$37,998	2,460
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$45,300	$37,950	460
Hand Sewer	$45,170	$37,848	–
Pharmacy Aide	$45,110	$37,800	1,990
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$45,100	$37,792	840
Recreation Worker	$44,890	$37,626	6,380
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$44,710	$37,484	26,500
Tire Repairer and Changer	$44,670	$37,453	2,960
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$44,660	$37,445	4,780
Stocker and Order Filler	$44,620	$37,413	57,370
Roofer Helper	$44,520	$37,334	110
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator	$44,510	$37,326	750
Floral Designer	$44,460	$37,287	910
Forest and Conservation Worker	$44,430	$37,263	460
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$44,420	$37,255	620
Veterinary Assistant	$44,150	$37,042	4,380
Craft Artist	$44,120	$37,018	80
Other Food Processing Worker	$43,980	$36,908	920
Other Agricultural Worker	$43,930	$36,868	–
Etcher and Engraver	$43,680	$36,671	160
Conveyor Operator	$43,480	$36,513	640
Sewing Machine Operator	$43,360	$36,418	1,600
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner	$43,330	$36,395	150
Parking Attendant	$43,180	$36,276	2,860
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$43,010	$36,142	3,630
Furniture Finisher	$42,990	$36,126	360
Short Order Cook	$42,760	$35,945	1,700
Food Batchmaker	$42,710	$35,905	5,700
School Bus Monitor	$42,330	$35,605	470
Maid and Housekeeper	$42,180	$35,487	18,480
Sports Book Writer and Runner	$42,180	$35,487	220
Other Protective Service Worker	$42,170	$35,479	4,530
Passenger Attendant	$41,760	$35,155	900
Gambling Cage Worker	$41,720	$35,123	620
Packaging Machine Operator	$41,700	$35,108	8,450
Childcare Worker	$41,680	$35,092	4,340
Funeral Attendant	$41,600	$35,029	160
Driver/Sales Worker	$41,570	$35,005	5,890
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$41,420	$34,886	6,160
Other Entertainer and Performer	$41,371	$34,848	180
Umpire and Referee	$41,350	$34,831	400
Other Personal Care Worker	$41,020	$34,571	670
Baggage Porter and Bellhop	$41,010	$34,563	270
Usher and Ticket Taker	$41,010	$34,563	4,070
Food Preparation Worker	$40,910	$34,484	19,510
Animal Caretaker	$40,570	$34,215	6,620
Hotel Desk Clerk	$40,460	$34,128	5,630
Other Gambling Service Worker	$40,090	$33,836	240
Dishwasher	$40,080	$33,828	12,630
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$40,070	$33,820	8,270
Telemarketer	$39,670	$33,505	300
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$39,590	$33,441	3,870
Retail Salesperson	$39,560	$33,418	84,850
Physical Therapist Aide	$39,500	$33,370	760
Automotive Service Attendant	$39,440	$33,323	2,620
Painter and Plasterer Helper	$39,360	$33,260	160
Hand Packer and Packager	$39,220	$33,149	11,940
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$39,170	$33,110	13,490
Fast Food Cook	$39,120	$33,070	9,020
Motion Picture Projectionist	$39,070	$33,031	60
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$38,870	$32,873	8,050
Cashier	$38,720	$32,754	61,050
Medical Transcriptionist	$38,690	$32,731	620
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$38,670	$32,715	4,020
Gambling Booth Cashier	$38,640	$32,691	670
Agricultural Equipment Operator	$38,470	$32,557	550
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$37,790	$32,020	7,000
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$37,770	$32,004	4,720
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$37,710	$31,957	94,710
Garment Presser	$37,620	$31,886	460
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$37,270	$31,609	9,530
Hand Cutter and Trimmer	$35,960	$30,575	–
Agricultural Grader and Sorter	$34,950	$29,778	2,830
Other Food Service Worker	$34,650	$29,541	–

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Washington median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Questions about pay in Washington

What is the highest-paying job in Washington?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 1 job in Washington, such as radiologist. Of the jobs with an exact median, cardiologist pays most: $656,330, or $433,122 after tax.

What is the most common job in Washington?

Software Developer: about 107,030 people in Washington, with a median of $166,540.

How much do you take home on the median Washington salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Washington is $62,990 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $51,919 a year after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

Which job pays more in Washington than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Washington, CNC machine operator pays furthest above its US median: $107,920 here, 113% more than the national $50,690.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Washington. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.