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Average salary by job family in Wenatchee
| Management | $142,480 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $108,740 |
| Legal | $105,360 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $102,190 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $100,160 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $89,000 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $78,530 |
| Construction and Extraction | $74,540 |
| Protective Service | $71,420 |
| Community and Social Service | $69,860 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $69,430 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $67,590 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $63,610 |
| Production | $54,440 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $53,670 |
| Sales and Related | $50,310 |
| Healthcare Support | $50,280 |
| Personal Care and Service | $49,080 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $46,040 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $45,840 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $43,310 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $42,470 |
Highest-paying jobs in Wenatchee
- Physicians, All Other$259,130
- Chief Executives$241,650
- Dentists, General$198,510
- Human Resources Managers$183,110
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$182,060
- Financial Managers$175,690
- Physician Assistants$165,540
- Marketing Managers$164,000
- Sales Managers$156,530
- Pharmacists$153,140
Most common jobs in Wenatchee and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,690 | $38,380 | $36,450 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,620 | $41,190 | $37,700 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 1,610 | $41,320 | $40,680 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,330 | $112,290 | $112,280 |
| Cashiers | 1,240 | $38,350 | $36,550 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,120 | $47,200 | $47,730 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 960 | $58,400 | $49,820 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | 950 | $37,980 | $35,990 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 910 | $42,470 | $40,250 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 830 | $45,340 | $45,370 |
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Cost of living in Wenatchee
Prices in the Wenatchee area are 4% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 103.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $64,240 therefore buys what $61,855 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $523,629, 6.6 times the median household income of $79,007.
$523,629typical home value
$79,007median household income
103.9BEA price parity
123,251metro population
Take-home pay in Wenatchee
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $39,790 | $34,152 | $2,846 |
| Median wage | $49,290 | $41,785 | $3,482 |
| Average wage | $64,240 | $53,795 | $4,483 |
| 75th percentile wage | $76,140 | $62,395 | $5,200 |
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.
Salaries for every job in Wenatchee
Management15 jobs
- Chief Executives$242K
- Human Resources Managers$183K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$182K
- Financial Managers$176K
- Marketing Managers$164K
- Sales Managers$157K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$151K
- Construction Managers$150K
- Managers, All Other$146K
- General and Operations Managers$135K
- Facilities Managers$134K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$132K
- Industrial Production Managers$131K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$108K
- Social and Community Service Managers$96K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical20 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$259K
- Dentists, General$199K
- Physician Assistants$166K
- Pharmacists$153K
- Nurse Practitioners$150K
- Dental Hygienists$116K
- Registered Nurses$112K
- Physical Therapists$108K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$108K
- Occupational Therapists$102K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$98K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$85K
- Paramedics$76K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$76K
- Surgical Technologists$69K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$63K
- Opticians, Dispensing$61K
- Pharmacy Technicians$57K
- Medical Records Specialists$55K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$48K
Legal2 jobs
Computer and Mathematical5 jobs
Architecture and Engineering5 jobs
Business and Financial Operations15 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$132K
- Project Management Specialists$108K
- Management Analysts$104K
- Accountants and Auditors$93K
- Loan Officers$92K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$90K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$90K
- Compliance Officers$87K
- Human Resources Specialists$81K
- Cost Estimators$80K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$79K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79K
- Training and Development Specialists$77K
- Fundraisers$74K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$71K
Life, Physical, and Social Science6 jobs
Construction and Extraction13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$106K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$99K
- Electricians$91K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$88K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$77K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$75K
- Carpenters$70K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$67K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$66K
- Roofers$63K
- Construction Laborers$58K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$54K
- Helpers--Carpenters$53K
Protective Service6 jobs
Community and Social Service7 jobs
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$85K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$77K
- Healthcare Social Workers$74K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$73K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$66K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$61K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$51K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair13 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$119K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$98K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$83K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$75K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$73K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$57K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$57K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$57K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$53K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$49K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$43K
Educational Instruction and Library13 jobs
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$91K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$91K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$90K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$90K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$89K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$87K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$87K
- Instructional Coordinators$81K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$79K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$52K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$48K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$45K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media3 jobs
Production15 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$151K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$59K
- Machinists$58K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$49K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45K
- Bakers$44K
- Food Batchmakers$43K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Helpers--Production Workers$40K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$39K
Office and Administrative Support26 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$76K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$76K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$70K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$61K
- Postal Service Clerks$60K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$58K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$58K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$57K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$56K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$54K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$53K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$53K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$53K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$51K
- Customer Service Representatives$51K
- Office Clerks, General$50K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$50K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$49K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$48K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$47K
- Tellers$47K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$43K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$40K
Sales and Related12 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$87K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$80K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$76K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$72K
- Insurance Sales Agents$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$60K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$50K
- Parts Salespersons$46K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$42K
- Retail Salespersons$41K
- Cashiers$38K
Healthcare Support9 jobs
Personal Care and Service9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$66K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$56K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$50K
- Tour and Travel Guides$47K
- Recreation Workers$42K
- Animal Caretakers$42K
- Childcare Workers$40K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$40K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$38K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$71K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$60K
- Waiters and Waitresses$58K
- Bartenders$54K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$47K
- Cooks, Restaurant$44K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$41K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$40K
- Dishwashers$39K
- Food Preparation Workers$39K
- Cooks, Fast Food$39K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$38K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$38K
Transportation and Material Moving13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$62K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$56K
- Bus Drivers, School$56K
- Driver/Sales Workers$47K
- Light Truck Drivers$47K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$42K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$42K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$40K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$39K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$38K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance4 jobs
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Salary in Wenatchee: questions
What is a good salary in Wenatchee?
Half of all workers in the Wenatchee metro earn less than $49,290 and the average is $64,240. Earning more than $76,140 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Wenatchee to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $72,460, because prices here are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Wenatchee?
Physicians, All Other ($259,130), Chief Executives ($241,650), Dentists, General ($198,510).
What is the average salary in East Wenatchee?
East Wenatchee is part of the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA metro area, where the average salary is $64,240 a year and the median $49,290. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for East Wenatchee, 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 Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA (48300), all occupations and 229 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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