Salary in Washington

$28.7K

$54.6K

$114.3K

$60,920

/year

$29.29

/hour


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What do the most popular jobs in Washington pay?

Of the jobs in Washington with the most active job markets, we found at least 6 roles that pay more per year than the average salary in the state. The top examples of these jobs are Ferry Captain, Ferry, and Amazon Driver.

These popular jobs are paid between 8619(15.2%) and 8619(15.2%) more than the state average salary of $60,920.

The active job market and competitive salaries for these roles make them great career choices in Washington.

Job Title

Annual Salary

Hourly Wage

Ferry Captain

$87,918

$42.27

Ferry

$88,700

$42.64

Amazon Driver

$44,166

$21.23

Neurosurgeon

$330,226

$158.76

Iron Worker

$63,073

$30.32

Cna

$47,268

$22.73

Rn

$99,519

$47.85

Rad Tech

$108,615

$52.22

Family Caregiver

$36,598

$17.60

Costco Employee

$52,301

$25.14


About Our Data

ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

Infographic salary detailing in Washington as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $45,267 to $97,995 annually, with the Washington average at $60,920 per year or $29.29 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Washington, with Walla Walla East leading at $95,621 annually.