May 2025 OEWS · Washington
Highest-paying jobs in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
All-occupations median
$72,610
- 10th percentile
- $42,280
- 25th percentile
- $49,160
- Median
- $72,610
- 75th percentile
- $112,650
- 90th percentile
- $167,440
- Mean
- $91,790
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
Employment across all occupations: 2,086,210.
The 2024 all-items regional price parity for this metro is 111.133, with the United States at 100. Compare prices.
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Highest published annual medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologists | 130 | $98,610 | $662,760 | $758,950 |
| Anesthesiologists | 990 | $421,780 | $646,930 | $646,940 |
| Dermatologists | Not available | $83,590 | $641,210 | $770,140 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | 180 | $172,290 | $576,130 | $713,430 |
| Surgeons, All Other | 250 | $83,240 | $504,360 | $584,280 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | Not available | $85,010 | $380,870 | $456,780 |
| Chief Executives | 2,060 | $187,890 | $370,000 | $607,100 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 150 | $95,430 | $343,140 | $637,670 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 850 | $222,990 | $340,010 | $404,380 |
| Neurologists | 130 | $93,440 | $331,080 | $406,450 |
| Physicians, All Other | 3,590 | $107,890 | $330,560 | $433,910 |
| Psychiatrists | 230 | $78,490 | $307,710 | $356,920 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 840 | $95,500 | $306,190 | $337,870 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | 140 | $93,310 | $300,580 | $499,810 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 420 | $226,420 | $274,390 | $387,230 |
| Podiatrists | 90 | $73,490 | $232,970 | $341,240 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 40 | $178,090 | $232,090 | $317,600 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 3,340 | $160,200 | $229,900 | $529,820 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | 340 | $126,920 | $216,580 | $301,970 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 13,170 | $132,270 | $214,680 | $333,990 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 1,620 | $103,480 | $211,270 | $286,400 |
| Medical Dosimetrists | 40 | $169,670 | $204,840 | $234,500 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 4,390 | $158,330 | $204,340 | $265,340 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,730 | $131,550 | $203,150 | $336,640 |
| Financial Managers | 8,500 | $124,820 | $185,550 | $324,570 |
| Mathematicians | 70 | $102,380 | $185,520 | $239,960 |
| Sales Managers | 6,620 | $109,490 | $184,320 | $304,640 |
| Marketing Managers | 6,720 | $99,180 | $175,850 | $296,680 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | 510 | $96,640 | $175,280 | $215,840 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | 3,360 | $107,190 | $174,260 | $209,400 |
| Computer Network Architects | 3,710 | $93,880 | $172,650 | $243,590 |
| Human Resources Managers | 3,200 | $111,060 | $171,360 | $291,480 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 1,410 | $104,770 | $169,120 | $260,210 |
| Managers, All Other | 7,110 | $100,990 | $168,980 | $288,300 |
| Training and Development Managers | 560 | $109,860 | $168,240 | $275,870 |
| Optometrists | 420 | $121,350 | $167,810 | $227,540 |
| Physician Assistants | 1,920 | $130,820 | $167,290 | $218,970 |
| Software Developers | 92,770 | $99,190 | $167,280 | $257,960 |
| Public Relations Managers | 1,110 | $107,650 | $166,590 | $273,070 |
| Purchasing Managers | 1,260 | $119,490 | $165,430 | $232,380 |
Occupations with an hourly median only
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | 540 | $27.18 | $46.55 | $151.75 |
| Dancers | 120 | $20.00 | $31.35 | $53.71 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | 150 | $19.87 | $19.89 | $34.95 |
Largest occupations
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 92,770 | $99,190 | $167,280 | $257,960 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 54,670 | $44,190 | $48,210 | $54,980 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 49,190 | $35,580 | $39,150 | $50,980 |
| Retail Salespersons | 46,620 | $37,000 | $42,080 | $56,960 |
| Registered Nurses | 39,900 | $99,020 | $128,260 | $163,890 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 38,800 | $66,820 | $101,920 | $171,710 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 30,860 | $38,530 | $46,830 | $57,830 |
| Cashiers | 30,470 | $36,600 | $44,210 | $54,720 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 29,490 | $39,240 | $47,740 | $62,400 |
| General and Operations Managers | 29,370 | $79,610 | $146,030 | $292,160 |
| Office Clerks, General | 27,460 | $41,000 | $53,290 | $77,520 |
| Project Management Specialists | 26,910 | $78,780 | $130,380 | $209,220 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 26,820 | $38,490 | $46,490 | $63,120 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 26,530 | $36,730 | $57,280 | $95,940 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 25,840 | $41,200 | $53,550 | $76,280 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 22,100 | $73,250 | $99,370 | $160,640 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 21,230 | $55,980 | $71,240 | $93,810 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 21,040 | $39,450 | $53,950 | $64,450 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 20,850 | $38,360 | $47,730 | $58,660 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 19,050 | $74,470 | $133,690 | $197,600 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 18,030 | $59,050 | $102,170 | $184,640 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 18,020 | $60,310 | $81,640 | $126,040 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 17,860 | $47,720 | $60,460 | $79,330 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 17,790 | $45,610 | $60,760 | $87,840 |
| Security Guards | 17,030 | $38,990 | $47,490 | $68,040 |
Questions this page answers
What is the median wage in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA?
Across all occupations, the May 2025 median annual wage in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA is $72,610. Employment is 2,086,210.
Which published occupation has the highest median in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA?
Cardiologists has the highest published annual median on this list, $662,760, in the May 2025 OEWS estimates for Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA.