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Average salary by job family in Seattle
| Management | $184,140 |
|---|---|
| Computer and Mathematical | $151,750 |
| Legal | $139,860 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $138,050 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $125,940 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $112,940 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $107,250 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $89,530 |
| Construction and Extraction | $87,590 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $82,050 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $78,620 |
| Community and Social Service | $75,420 |
| Protective Service | $73,780 |
| Sales and Related | $67,960 |
| Production | $67,160 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $64,110 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $62,960 |
| Personal Care and Service | $57,000 |
| Healthcare Support | $53,990 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $50,770 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $50,740 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $50,700 |
Highest-paying jobs in Seattle
- Cardiologists$565,440
- Anesthesiologists$553,600
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$506,820
- Dermatologists$480,490
- Chief Executives$393,060
- Surgeons, All Other$376,830
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$341,170
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$326,410
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$320,770
- Physicians, All Other$315,020
Most common jobs in Seattle and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 92,770 | $174,920 | $167,280 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 54,670 | $49,500 | $48,210 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 49,190 | $42,260 | $39,150 |
| Retail Salespersons | 46,620 | $45,020 | $42,080 |
| Registered Nurses | 39,900 | $126,390 | $128,260 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 38,800 | $110,050 | $101,920 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 30,860 | $47,470 | $46,830 |
| Cashiers | 30,470 | $44,720 | $44,210 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 29,490 | $49,650 | $47,740 |
| General and Operations Managers | 29,370 | $169,740 | $146,030 |
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Cost of living in Seattle
Prices in the Seattle area are 11% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 111.1 for 2024. The average local salary of $91,790 therefore buys what $82,595 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $750,279, 6.7 times the median household income of $112,594.
$750,279typical home value
$112,594median household income
111.1BEA price parity
4,021,467metro population
Take-home pay in Seattle
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $49,160 | $41,680 | $3,473 |
| Median wage | $72,610 | $59,911 | $4,993 |
| Average wage | $91,790 | $73,404 | $6,117 |
| 75th percentile wage | $112,650 | $88,079 | $7,340 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
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Salaries for every job in Seattle
Management36 jobs
- Chief Executives$393K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$231K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$217K
- Natural Sciences Managers$214K
- Financial Managers$205K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$205K
- Sales Managers$199K
- Marketing Managers$190K
- Human Resources Managers$187K
- Managers, All Other$180K
- Public Relations Managers$178K
- Training and Development Managers$175K
- Purchasing Managers$174K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$173K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$172K
- General and Operations Managers$170K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$167K
- Construction Managers$164K
- Industrial Production Managers$162K
- Fundraising Managers$161K
- Administrative Services Managers$155K
- Emergency Management Directors$152K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$151K
- Facilities Managers$150K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$144K
- Gambling Managers$132K
- Lodging Managers$132K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$124K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$119K
- Social and Community Service Managers$116K
- Education Administrators, All Other$111K
- Funeral Home Managers$111K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$106K
- Food Service Managers$104K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$81K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$78K
Computer and Mathematical20 jobs
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$203K
- Software Developers$175K
- Computer Network Architects$172K
- Mathematicians$167K
- Information Security Analysts$163K
- Data Scientists$160K
- Actuaries$146K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$138K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$136K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$135K
- Computer Systems Analysts$134K
- Database Architects$134K
- Database Administrators$131K
- Web Developers$129K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$120K
- Operations Research Analysts$114K
- Statisticians$114K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$113K
- Computer User Support Specialists$85K
- Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other$74K
Legal7 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical65 jobs
- Cardiologists$565K
- Anesthesiologists$554K
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$507K
- Dermatologists$480K
- Surgeons, All Other$377K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$341K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$326K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$321K
- Physicians, All Other$315K
- Physicians, Pathologists$282K
- Nurse Anesthetists$280K
- Neurologists$279K
- Family Medicine Physicians$274K
- Psychiatrists$267K
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$228K
- Podiatrists$217K
- Medical Dosimetrists$204K
- Pediatricians, General$200K
- Dentists, General$187K
- Optometrists$172K
- Physician Assistants$170K
- Veterinarians$170K
- Pharmacists$163K
- Nurse Midwives$158K
- Radiation Therapists$156K
- Nurse Practitioners$155K
- Dental Hygienists$141K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$133K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$131K
- Registered Nurses$126K
- Audiologists$126K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$120K
- Paramedics$118K
- Occupational Therapists$113K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$112K
- Genetic Counselors$112K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$112K
- Physical Therapists$110K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$110K
- Chiropractors$107K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$107K
- Respiratory Therapists$103K
- Acupuncturists$100K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$100K
- Therapists, All Other$93K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$91K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$89K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$87K
- Exercise Physiologists$87K
- Recreational Therapists$85K
- Surgical Technologists$82K
- Surgical Assistants$81K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$81K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$79K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$75K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$74K
- Athletic Trainers$73K
- Medical Records Specialists$73K
- Pharmacy Technicians$64K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$59K
- Psychiatric Technicians$56K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$56K
- Opticians, Dispensing$56K
- Dietetic Technicians$52K
Architecture and Engineering33 jobs
- Computer Hardware Engineers$181K
- Nuclear Engineers$164K
- Aerospace Engineers$157K
- Materials Engineers$154K
- Petroleum Engineers$151K
- Electrical Engineers$146K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$145K
- Engineers, All Other$142K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$135K
- Industrial Engineers$135K
- Environmental Engineers$129K
- Chemical Engineers$129K
- Mechanical Engineers$129K
- Marine Engineers and Naval Architects$124K
- Civil Engineers$122K
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$121K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$102K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$101K
- Mechanical Drafters$98K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$98K
- Surveyors$98K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$97K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$96K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$95K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$94K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$93K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$90K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$88K
- Landscape Architects$86K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$86K
- Drafters, All Other$78K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$78K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$68K
Business and Financial Operations31 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$172K
- Financial Risk Specialists$137K
- Project Management Specialists$134K
- Financial Examiners$132K
- Management Analysts$129K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$128K
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes$123K
- Labor Relations Specialists$119K
- Logisticians$119K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$116K
- Insurance Underwriters$114K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$110K
- Budget Analysts$108K
- Accountants and Auditors$107K
- Credit Analysts$101K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$101K
- Compliance Officers$100K
- Cost Estimators$100K
- Loan Officers$99K
- Human Resources Specialists$99K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$98K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$96K
- Training and Development Specialists$96K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$95K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$94K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$89K
- Fundraisers$87K
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$86K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$73K
- Credit Counselors$69K
- Tax Preparers$52K
Life, Physical, and Social Science37 jobs
- Physical Scientists, All Other$150K
- Political Scientists$147K
- Physicists$146K
- Materials Scientists$142K
- Economists$132K
- Epidemiologists$126K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$122K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$120K
- Psychologists, All Other$120K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$118K
- School Psychologists$118K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$114K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$113K
- Urban and Regional Planners$110K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$110K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$108K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$105K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$104K
- Life Scientists, All Other$104K
- Chemists$102K
- Sociologists$102K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$94K
- Foresters$94K
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$92K
- Conservation Scientists$92K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$91K
- Forensic Science Technicians$91K
- Microbiologists$88K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$83K
- Survey Researchers$78K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$74K
- Food Science Technicians$73K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$64K
- Biological Technicians$64K
- Chemical Technicians$64K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$62K
- Social Science Research Assistants$58K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media32 jobs
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$144K
- Art Directors$134K
- Lighting Technicians$131K
- Technical Writers$115K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$112K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$110K
- Producers and Directors$106K
- Public Relations Specialists$101K
- Writers and Authors$98K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$96K
- Artists and Related Workers, All Other$96K
- Fashion Designers$92K
- Music Directors and Composers$88K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$87K
- Film and Video Editors$87K
- Interior Designers$86K
- Editors$85K
- Graphic Designers$82K
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$80K
- Audio and Video Technicians$80K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$78K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$76K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$76K
- Interpreters and Translators$73K
- Designers, All Other$69K
- Broadcast Technicians$68K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$64K
- Photographers$61K
- Coaches and Scouts$60K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$54K
- Floral Designers$48K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$46K
Construction and Extraction37 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$131K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$122K
- Sheet Metal Workers$109K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$103K
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$100K
- Electricians$100K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$98K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$97K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$96K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$96K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$91K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$89K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$88K
- Stonemasons$88K
- Glaziers$86K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$86K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$85K
- Pipelayers$85K
- Carpenters$84K
- Tile and Stone Setters$82K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$81K
- Tapers$81K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$78K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$77K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$75K
- Helpers--Electricians$75K
- Roofers$73K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$69K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$66K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$66K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$65K
- Construction Laborers$65K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$63K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$62K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$59K
- Fence Erectors$58K
- Helpers--Carpenters$50K
Educational Instruction and Library58 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$170K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$145K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$130K
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$128K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$127K
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$127K
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$125K
- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$122K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$110K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$107K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$107K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$106K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$105K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$104K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$103K
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary$103K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$103K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$102K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$102K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$102K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$101K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$101K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$100K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$99K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$99K
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary$99K
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Instructional Coordinators$96K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$95K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$95K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$92K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$89K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Curators$82K
- Archivists$82K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$74K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$74K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$67K
- Library Technicians$67K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$63K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$61K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$57K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$55K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$50K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$48K
- Tutors$46K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair43 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$125K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$122K
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$119K
- Signal and Track Switch Repairers$118K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$106K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$105K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$105K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$99K
- Riggers$99K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$96K
- Avionics Technicians$96K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$92K
- Millwrights$90K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$86K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$85K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$85K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$84K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$83K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$81K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$78K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$77K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$76K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$73K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$72K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$72K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$70K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$68K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$65K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$65K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$64K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$64K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$63K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$62K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$62K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$61K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$60K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$60K
- Home Appliance Repairers$58K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$56K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$53K
- Bicycle Repairers$52K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$49K
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$48K
Community and Social Service17 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$99K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$90K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$89K
- Health Education Specialists$86K
- Clergy$85K
- Healthcare Social Workers$85K
- Counselors, All Other$80K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$78K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$76K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$76K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$72K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$68K
- Community Health Workers$64K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$64K
- Religious Workers, All Other$61K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$61K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$60K
Protective Service20 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$157K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$138K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$129K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$117K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$115K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$110K
- Firefighters$100K
- Bailiffs$89K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$86K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$85K
- Animal Control Workers$79K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$77K
- Parking Enforcement Workers$72K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$69K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$58K
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$52K
- Security Guards$51K
- School Bus Monitors$49K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$45K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$42K
Sales and Related20 jobs
- Sales Engineers$150K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$136K
- Advertising Sales Agents$119K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$118K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$97K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$97K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$92K
- Real Estate Brokers$92K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$86K
- Insurance Sales Agents$80K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$77K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$68K
- Travel Agents$62K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$54K
- Parts Salespersons$54K
- Retail Salespersons$45K
- Cashiers$45K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$44K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$43K
- Telemarketers$42K
Production76 jobs
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$158K
- Power Plant Operators$132K
- Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic$116K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$110K
- Tool and Die Makers$108K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$103K
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$102K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$95K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$94K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$92K
- Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$91K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$88K
- Gas Plant Operators$88K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$87K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$82K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$80K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$76K
- Machinists$75K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$75K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$72K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$70K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$69K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$69K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$68K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$67K
- Upholsterers$67K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$66K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$66K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$65K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$63K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$61K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$60K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$60K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$60K
- Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators$59K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$59K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$58K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$58K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$57K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$57K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$57K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$56K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$56K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$56K
- Printing Press Operators$56K
- Production Workers, All Other$56K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$56K
- Etchers and Engravers$55K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$55K
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers$55K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$55K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$54K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$53K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$52K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$52K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Helpers--Production Workers$50K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$50K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$49K
- Bakers$49K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$49K
- Furniture Finishers$48K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$45K
- Food Batchmakers$45K
- Sewing Machine Operators$45K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$43K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$41K
Transportation and Material Moving37 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$301K
- Commercial Pilots$180K
- Air Traffic Controllers$163K
- Transportation Inspectors$123K
- Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers$119K
- Ship Engineers$112K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$109K
- Crane and Tower Operators$105K
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters$97K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$88K
- Hoist and Winch Operators$87K
- Flight Attendants$84K
- Rail Transportation Workers, All Other$83K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$80K
- Subway and Streetcar Operators$78K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$78K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$76K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$72K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$68K
- Bus Drivers, School$67K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$66K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$61K
- Motorboat Operators$58K
- Light Truck Drivers$56K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$55K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$55K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$50K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$50K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$49K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$47K
- Driver/Sales Workers$47K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$46K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$45K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$45K
- Parking Attendants$44K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$44K
- Passenger Attendants$43K
Office and Administrative Support49 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$89K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$85K
- Brokerage Clerks$83K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$82K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$82K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$76K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$75K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$70K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$68K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$67K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$65K
- Statistical Assistants$65K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$65K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$64K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$64K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$63K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$62K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$62K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$62K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$62K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$62K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$61K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$61K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$59K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$59K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$59K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$57K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$57K
- Office Clerks, General$56K
- Customer Service Representatives$56K
- Procurement Clerks$56K
- New Accounts Clerks$55K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$55K
- Word Processors and Typists$55K
- Order Clerks$54K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$54K
- Tellers$53K
- Bill and Account Collectors$53K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$52K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$51K
- Data Entry Keyers$51K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$51K
- File Clerks$51K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$50K
- Couriers and Messengers$49K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$48K
- Gambling Cage Workers$47K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$46K
Personal Care and Service26 jobs
- Skincare Specialists$86K
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$84K
- Gambling Dealers$74K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$73K
- Barbers$71K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$67K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$64K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$64K
- Gambling Service Workers, All Other$63K
- Costume Attendants$62K
- Tour and Travel Guides$61K
- Residential Advisors$55K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$54K
- Animal Trainers$51K
- Concierges$49K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$48K
- Recreation Workers$48K
- Animal Caretakers$48K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$47K
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$45K
- Funeral Attendants$45K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$45K
- Childcare Workers$44K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$43K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$42K
Healthcare Support17 jobs
- Massage Therapists$93K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$78K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$67K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$64K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$64K
- Medical Assistants$62K
- Dental Assistants$60K
- Psychiatric Aides$56K
- Nursing Assistants$55K
- Phlebotomists$53K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$50K
- Orderlies$49K
- Occupational Therapy Aides$48K
- Physical Therapist Aides$48K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$47K
- Pharmacy Aides$46K
- Medical Transcriptionists$43K
Food Preparation and Serving Related16 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$77K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$65K
- Waiters and Waitresses$63K
- Bartenders$62K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$54K
- Cooks, All Other$54K
- Cooks, Short Order$50K
- Cooks, Restaurant$49K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$49K
- Food Preparation Workers$44K
- Cooks, Fast Food$44K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$44K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$44K
- Dishwashers$43K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$42K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$36K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$77K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$69K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$58K
- Pest Control Workers$56K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$52K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$49K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$48K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$46K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry5 jobs
Jobs paid by the hour in Seattle
For 3 jobs in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $66.51 | $46.55 | 540 |
| Dancers | $33.73 | $31.35 | 120 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | $24.45 | $19.89 | 150 |
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Salary in Seattle: questions
What is a good salary in Seattle?
Half of all workers in the Seattle metro earn less than $72,610 and the average is $91,790. Earning more than $112,650 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Seattle to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $77,537, because prices here are 11% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 111.1).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Seattle?
Cardiologists ($565,440), Anesthesiologists ($553,600), Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($506,820).
What is the average salary in Tacoma?
Tacoma is part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area, where the average salary is $91,790 a year and the median $72,610. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Tacoma, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in Bellevue?
Bellevue is part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area, where the average salary is $91,790 a year and the median $72,610. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Bellevue, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (42660), all occupations and 691 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
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