Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
Careers in Seattle, WA: pay and employment for 623 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 42660), which includes Seattle, Tacoma and Bellevue and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Seattle city limits.
Quick answer
In the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan area (CBSA 42660), BLS OEWS counted 2,086,210 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $72,610 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are CEO ($370,000), Physicians, All Other ($330,560), Family Medicine Physician ($306,190). The largest occupations are Software Engineer (92,770), Home Health and Personal Care Aides (54,670), Fast Food and Counter Workers (49,190).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan area at 111.1 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 11% above the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary. Cost of living in Seattle, WA.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- CEO$370,000 median · 2,060 employed
- Physicians, All Other$330,560 median · 3,590 employed
- Family Medicine Physician$306,190 median · 840 employed
- Airline Pilot$229,900 median · 3,340 employed
- IT Manager$214,680 median · 13,170 employed
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$211,270 median · 1,620 employed
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$204,340 median · 4,390 employed
- Natural Sciences Managers$203,150 median · 1,730 employed
- Financial Manager$185,550 median · 8,500 employed
- Sales Manager$184,320 median · 6,620 employed
Largest occupations
- Software Engineer92,770 employed · $167,280 median
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides54,670 employed · $48,210 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers49,190 employed · $39,150 median
- Sales Associate46,620 employed · $42,080 median
- Registered Nurse39,900 employed · $128,260 median
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other38,800 employed · $101,920 median
- Stocker30,860 employed · $46,830 median
- Cashier30,470 employed · $44,210 median
- Material Handler29,490 employed · $47,740 median
- Operations Manager29,370 employed · $146,030 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$158,510 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$146,080 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$134,830 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Lineman$134,150 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Commercial Pilot$126,990 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Detective$123,820 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Paramedic$123,310 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$121,130 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Property Manager$117,990 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Police Officer$115,120 median · High school diploma or equivalent
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in Seattle, WA
Dental Hygienist$133,740 medianRegistered Nurse$128,260 medianCRNA$274,390 medianSoftware Engineer$167,280 medianMedical Assistant$61,500 medianDentist$161,270 medianDental Assistant$62,040 medianElectrician$101,780 medianParalegal$92,900 medianAccountant$99,370 medianPhysician Assistant$167,290 medianPharmacist$162,870 medianPhysical Therapist$107,290 medianAnesthesiologist$646,930 medianCNA$51,990 medianLPN$85,690 medianPharmacy Technician$61,320 medianSurgical Tech$79,900 medianPlumber$95,230 medianLawyer$164,980 medianData Scientist$164,740 medianPhlebotomist$49,900 medianProject Manager$130,380 medianHR Manager$171,360 medianArchitect$100,610 medianBartender$58,180 medianUX Designer$133,760 medianBookkeeper$60,460 medianRadiology Tech$105,200 medianRespiratory Therapist$104,220 medianCivil Engineer$116,480 medianMechanical Engineer$126,590 medianAerospace Engineer$163,580 medianReal Estate Agent$79,990 medianWelder$66,240 medianAir Traffic Controller$175,280 medianVet Tech$61,260 medianMRI Tech$130,460 medianSterile Processing Technician$61,870 medianOccupational Therapist$109,860 medianElectrical Engineer$140,210 medianOptometrist$167,810 medianActuary$134,720 medianPediatrician$165,350 medianMassage Therapist$94,220 medianWeb Developer$130,440 medianAdministrative Assistant$60,230 medianVeterinarian$163,810 medianPsychiatrist$307,710 medianSpeech Pathologist$108,690 medianConstruction Manager$159,430 medianHVAC Technician$80,100 medianProperty Manager$117,990 medianOperations Manager$146,030 medianMarketing Manager$175,850 medianEsthetician$80,510 medianNeurologist$331,080 medianGraphic Designer$76,720 medianNetwork Engineer$172,650 medianExecutive Assistant$80,860 medianOffice Manager$81,640 medianLineman$134,150 medianChiropractor$105,290 medianFinancial Advisor$114,540 medianInterior Designer$78,810 medianLibrarian$101,780 medianNutritionist$87,580 medianRadiation Therapist$133,410 medianMedical Coder$65,530 medianPathologist$300,580 medianPersonal Trainer$56,380 medianTechnical Writer$107,580 median
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All 623 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $167,280U.S. $135,980 | $174,920 | 92,770 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $48,210U.S. $35,800 | $49,500 | 54,670 | n/a | n/a |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $39,150U.S. $31,200 | $42,260 | 49,190 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $42,080U.S. $35,410 | $45,020 | 46,620 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $128,260U.S. $97,550 | $126,390 | 39,900 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $101,920U.S. $83,050 | $110,050 | 38,800 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $46,830U.S. $37,330 | $47,470 | 30,860 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $44,210U.S. $32,880 | $44,720 | 30,470 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $47,740U.S. $40,240 | $49,650 | 29,490 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $146,030U.S. $105,770 | $169,740 | 29,370 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $53,290U.S. $45,010 | $56,470 | 27,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $130,380U.S. $102,320 | $133,590 | 26,910 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $46,490U.S. $36,840 | $49,380 | 26,820 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $57,280U.S. $35,230 | $62,940 | 26,530 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $53,550U.S. $44,770 | $56,350 | 25,840 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $99,370U.S. $83,680 | $106,970 | 22,100 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $71,240U.S. $58,640 | $71,980 | 21,230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $53,950U.S. $36,780 | $54,720 | 21,040 | n/a | n/a |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $47,730U.S. $37,390 | $49,000 | 20,850 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $133,690U.S. $105,850 | $134,400 | 19,050 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $102,170U.S. $78,760 | $116,050 | 18,030 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $81,640U.S. $69,500 | $88,780 | 18,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $60,460U.S. $50,670 | $62,510 | 17,860 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $60,760U.S. $49,590 | $64,140 | 17,790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $47,490U.S. $38,020 | $51,400 | 17,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $126,340U.S. $101,860 | $129,290 | 16,930 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $51,990U.S. $42,260 | $55,220 | 16,530 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $82,260U.S. $72,080 | $97,440 | 16,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $60,230U.S. $47,540 | $61,610 | 15,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $62,170U.S. $48,520 | $67,990 | 15,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $78,330U.S. $61,860 | $84,850 | 15,030 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $76,410U.S. $60,580 | $84,060 | 14,970 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $49,590U.S. $44,860 | $55,630 | 14,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $102,920U.S. $63,970 | $102,290 | 14,560 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $45,820U.S. $38,010 | $47,620 | 14,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $92,770U.S. $75,940 | $99,220 | 14,120 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $214,680U.S. $175,140 | $231,400 | 13,170 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,850U.S. $59,650 | $75,550 | 13,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $59,740U.S. $47,120 | $64,990 | 13,040 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $56,370U.S. $45,260 | $61,870 | 12,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,540U.S. $69,990 | $96,550 | 12,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $61,610U.S. $44,080 | $64,620 | 12,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $48,480U.S. $39,150 | $51,910 | 11,780 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $43,830U.S. $35,320 | $44,390 | 11,060 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $121,130U.S. $79,920 | $121,660 | 11,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $136,120U.S. $116,580 | $135,700 | 10,710 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $133,760U.S. $104,000 | $138,080 | 10,330 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $61,500U.S. $45,690 | $62,210 | 10,210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $55,600U.S. $46,420 | $55,100 | 10,110 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $95,970U.S. $77,710 | $97,900 | 9,960 | n/a | n/a |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $101,780U.S. $63,190 | $99,720 | 9,750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $50,150U.S. $44,650 | $53,410 | 9,730 | n/a | n/a |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $58,180U.S. $34,340 | $62,090 | 9,640 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $164,980U.S. $159,670 | $180,920 | 9,210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $49,350U.S. $41,300 | $53,820 | 9,140 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $44,900U.S. $35,510 | $45,570 | 9,030 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $46,380U.S. $38,140 | $49,680 | 8,590 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $48,530U.S. $46,800 | $56,510 | 8,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $185,550U.S. $166,570 | $205,010 | 8,500 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $164,740U.S. $120,230 | $160,460 | 8,370 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $76,390U.S. $62,890 | $77,890 | 8,250 | n/a | n/a |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $76,800U.S. $48,570 | $82,070 | 8,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $42,750U.S. $34,810 | $42,770 | 7,910 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $129,550U.S. $104,920 | $136,380 | 7,910 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $93,230U.S. $79,860 | $98,870 | 7,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $102,670U.S. $72,040 | $101,680 | 7,720 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $116,480U.S. $100,840 | $121,520 | 7,680 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $80,860U.S. $76,590 | $85,450 | 7,370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $73,580U.S. $59,350 | $77,520 | 7,350 | n/a | n/a |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $60,070U.S. $41,670 | $60,730 | 7,220 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $168,980U.S. $141,900 | $180,330 | 7,110 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $62,040U.S. $48,070 | $59,650 | 7,100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $59,290U.S. $50,620 | $64,460 | 6,860 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $80,460U.S. $74,450 | $86,690 | 6,760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $175,850U.S. $166,790 | $190,400 | 6,720 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $129,690U.S. $104,300 | $135,140 | 6,650 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $184,320U.S. $148,270 | $198,940 | 6,620 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $95,850U.S. $80,730 | $100,490 | 6,440 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $60,350U.S. $45,930 | $60,670 | 6,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $58,920U.S. $48,500 | $58,820 | 6,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $95,230U.S. $63,800 | $96,250 | 6,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $92,900U.S. $62,890 | $92,230 | 6,310 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $124,790U.S. $102,740 | $128,460 | 6,170 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $38,430U.S. $31,200 | $43,620 | 6,010 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $61,630U.S. $62,280 | $80,290 | 5,890 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $56,380U.S. $47,160 | $66,780 | 5,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $49,640U.S. $47,320 | $60,490 | 5,630 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $75,280U.S. $59,550 | $75,890 | 5,540 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $104,440U.S. $99,130 | $112,580 | 5,530 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Aerospace EngineerSOC 17-2011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $163,580U.S. $134,960 | $156,970 | 5,480 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $105,430U.S. $103,410 | $118,000 | 5,480 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $77,860U.S. $78,660 | $91,810 | 5,400 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $51,530U.S. $37,450 | $53,820 | 5,380 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $102,560U.S. $64,370 | $103,680 | 5,230 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,030U.S. $30,890 | $43,770 | 5,190 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $60,440U.S. $49,400 | $62,400 | 5,140 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $89,550U.S. $69,280 | $95,580 | 5,120 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $140,210U.S. $120,630 | $145,630 | 4,930 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $95,750U.S. $59,850 | $96,510 | 4,860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $40,640U.S. $35,360 | $43,720 | 4,800 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $161,780U.S. $129,180 | $162,580 | 4,700 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $61,320U.S. $45,750 | $64,360 | 4,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $78,170U.S. $62,930 | $80,560 | 4,610 | n/a | n/a |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $160,100U.S. $123,860 | $171,750 | 4,600 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $79,920U.S. $64,520 | $83,770 | 4,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $131,210U.S. $102,440 | $134,570 | 4,590 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $115,120U.S. $76,210 | $114,880 | 4,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $59,810U.S. $35,790 | $65,920 | 4,510 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $126,590U.S. $104,110 | $128,610 | 4,500 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $162,870U.S. $140,910 | $163,080 | 4,440 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $83,430U.S. $59,050 | $79,800 | 4,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $108,920U.S. $82,320 | $118,550 | 4,420 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $204,340U.S. $171,270 | $204,670 | 4,390 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $94,490U.S. $78,740 | $99,570 | 4,340 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $44,010U.S. $36,280 | $45,000 | 4,270 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $74,560U.S. $58,750 | $75,190 | 4,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $42,750U.S. $35,830 | $44,070 | 4,120 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $58,370U.S. $45,850 | $66,320 | 4,080 | n/a | n/a |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $66,380U.S. $47,920 | $67,350 | 4,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $159,430U.S. $114,990 | $163,750 | 4,010 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems AssemblersSOC 51-2011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $110,470U.S. $65,380 | $102,450 | 4,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $96,000U.S. $74,750 | $100,940 | 3,980 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $44,060U.S. $35,360 | $47,810 | 3,950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $103,900U.S. $79,870 | $96,290 | 3,950 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $114,540U.S. $105,070 | $171,950 | 3,940 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $80,100U.S. $61,010 | $85,420 | 3,940 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,570U.S. $38,770 | $46,850 | 3,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $58,090U.S. $45,930 | $59,590 | 3,910 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $164,860U.S. $107,310 | $170,340 | 3,870 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $39,330U.S. $32,150 | $42,300 | 3,860 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $83,200U.S. $78,000 | $89,050 | 3,840 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $79,990U.S. $52,830 | $86,380 | 3,790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $101,090U.S. $59,280 | $100,450 | 3,760 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,330U.S. $62,470 | $76,820 | 3,740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $82,330U.S. $61,770 | $84,730 | 3,740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $49,880U.S. $43,030 | $53,430 | 3,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $172,650U.S. $134,050 | $171,920 | 3,710 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $45,120U.S. $33,980 | $48,610 | 3,630 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $50,800U.S. $35,760 | $53,570 | 3,610 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $45,990U.S. $36,560 | $47,840 | 3,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $330,560U.S. $265,930 | $315,020 | 3,590 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $87,280U.S. $64,330 | $90,420 | 3,570 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $48,180U.S. $37,160 | $48,930 | 3,560 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $133,740U.S. $98,100 | $141,230 | 3,500 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $130,440U.S. $92,650 | $128,940 | 3,470 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $85,690U.S. $64,400 | $87,360 | 3,470 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $62,960U.S. $60,550 | $64,720 | 3,420 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $151,580U.S. $126,060 | $162,100 | 3,400 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $174,260U.S. $105,870 | $166,970 | 3,360 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Airline PilotSOC 53-2011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $229,900U.S. $232,140 | $300,680 | 3,340 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $66,240U.S. $53,750 | $68,440 | 3,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $171,360U.S. $149,280 | $186,920 | 3,200 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $100,060U.S. $87,520 | $117,800 | 3,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $83,720U.S. $76,690 | $99,260 | 3,110 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $83,550U.S. $67,880 | $84,720 | 3,060 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,240U.S. $33,580 | $41,580 | 3,060 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $46,180U.S. $37,290 | $49,650 | 3,040 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,370U.S. $42,290 | $44,740 | 3,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $100,610U.S. $99,280 | $101,520 | 2,970 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $64,090U.S. $55,440 | $73,240 | 2,970 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,250U.S. $32,910 | $42,580 | 2,960 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $107,290U.S. $102,760 | $110,330 | 2,950 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $59,340U.S. $50,340 | $64,950 | 2,950 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $97,130U.S. $77,440 | $95,590 | 2,930 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $49,020U.S. $38,630 | $53,620 | 2,900 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Avionics TechnicianSOC 49-2091 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $100,200U.S. $82,280 | $95,500 | 2,880 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.4% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $43,370U.S. $43,220 | $45,790 | 2,850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $65,530U.S. $51,140 | $72,530 | 2,830 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $58,580U.S. $46,850 | $63,840 | 2,820 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $70,630U.S. $56,730 | $71,830 | 2,800 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $48,520U.S. $44,390 | $56,760 | 2,790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $105,320U.S. $64,820 | $118,960 | 2,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-9099 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $42,170U.S. $42,540 | $45,310 | 2,750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.0% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $76,720U.S. $62,960 | $82,290 | 2,710 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $63,030U.S. $48,250 | $74,510 | 2,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $80,920U.S. $72,550 | $86,520 | 2,630 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $62,000U.S. $55,570 | $68,120 | 2,570 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| StatisticianSOC 15-2041 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $105,650U.S. $105,650 | $113,530 | 2,560 | Master's degree | +11.0% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $101,580U.S. $62,680 | $101,370 | 2,530 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,710U.S. $34,980 | $44,390 | 2,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $105,430U.S. $139,500 | $133,670 | 2,500 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $102,980U.S. $82,220 | $109,980 | 2,490 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $44,520U.S. $35,070 | $45,570 | 2,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $131,700U.S. $114,130 | $154,580 | 2,450 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $69,890U.S. $61,160 | $72,870 | 2,450 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Gambling DealersSOC 39-3011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $60,490U.S. $34,320 | $73,870 | 2,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $45,640U.S. $38,150 | $47,090 | 2,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $104,610U.S. $76,220 | $119,830 | 2,320 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $137,430U.S. $122,930 | $141,870 | 2,260 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $94,220U.S. $58,450 | $92,510 | 2,230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $43,790U.S. $35,150 | $44,310 | 2,230 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $85,910U.S. $78,210 | $100,630 | 2,220 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $109,830U.S. $61,800 | $108,590 | 2,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $81,550U.S. $58,940 | $84,860 | 2,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $80,860U.S. $57,020 | $87,880 | 2,140 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $43,610U.S. $34,890 | $43,040 | 2,140 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $105,200U.S. $80,110 | $110,320 | 2,130 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $117,990U.S. $69,990 | $124,090 | 2,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $102,930U.S. $88,940 | $113,640 | 2,110 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,520U.S. $48,280 | $76,730 | 2,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $75,090U.S. $49,690 | $76,420 | 2,100 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $46,980U.S. $39,070 | $50,250 | 2,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $81,010U.S. $63,820 | $89,650 | 2,070 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $370,000U.S. $213,990 | $393,060 | 2,060 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $106,400U.S. $80,390 | $116,410 | 2,040 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Biological TechnicianSOC 19-4021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $63,770U.S. $57,510 | $63,810 | 2,020 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $109,860U.S. $100,330 | $113,270 | 2,020 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $61,120U.S. $49,230 | $61,350 | 2,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $46,550U.S. $43,350 | $46,420 | 2,000 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $119,200U.S. $95,420 | $118,910 | 1,990 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $100,390 | not published | 1,990 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $63,720U.S. $50,290 | $73,650 | 1,990 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $66,630U.S. $58,260 | $70,360 | 1,980 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $109,600U.S. $50,690 | $103,460 | 1,960 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| Demonstrators and Product PromotersSOC 41-9011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $39,110U.S. $39,320 | $43,140 | 1,940 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $61,860U.S. $52,260 | $63,830 | 1,940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $81,090U.S. $65,510 | $85,600 | 1,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $161,270U.S. $170,950 | $187,350 | 1,920 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $167,290U.S. $135,880 | $170,150 | 1,920 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $108,690U.S. $97,870 | $111,580 | 1,910 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $108,580U.S. $98,920 | $119,950 | 1,880 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $78,350U.S. $60,280 | $76,290 | 1,840 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $75,560U.S. $58,930 | $84,760 | 1,840 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $149,490U.S. $106,660 | $149,830 | 1,830 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $109,500U.S. $90,150 | $112,560 | 1,820 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $56,140U.S. $49,500 | $57,160 | 1,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $50,020U.S. $38,100 | $58,190 | 1,780 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $81,030U.S. $63,890 | $81,180 | 1,750 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $100,150U.S. $65,120 | $99,720 | 1,740 | n/a | n/a |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $203,150U.S. $167,220 | $213,950 | 1,730 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $64,540U.S. $48,430 | $66,810 | 1,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $61,330U.S. $50,020 | $61,880 | 1,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $146,080U.S. $107,230 | $151,070 | 1,690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,920U.S. $81,100 | $93,900 | 1,680 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $134,830U.S. $93,530 | $137,890 | 1,680 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $86,680U.S. $90,360 | $105,960 | 1,660 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $102,830U.S. $74,690 | $96,490 | 1,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Computer and Information Research ScientistsSOC 15-1221 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $211,270U.S. $140,300 | $203,260 | 1,620 | Master's degree | +21.8% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $60,290U.S. $49,450 | $65,220 | 1,620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $49,900U.S. $45,230 | $53,290 | 1,610 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $67,910U.S. $49,100 | $69,060 | 1,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $50,820U.S. $45,670 | $54,880 | 1,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $101,780U.S. $68,270 | $105,400 | 1,590 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $125,160U.S. $82,890 | $121,390 | 1,570 | Associate's degree | +11.9% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,180U.S. $78,190 | $94,700 | 1,570 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,580U.S. $39,390 | $54,490 | 1,540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $75,830U.S. $66,150 | $77,530 | 1,520 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $67,710U.S. $54,210 | $67,440 | 1,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $49,470U.S. $47,810 | $55,710 | 1,490 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $60,420U.S. $50,610 | $61,650 | 1,480 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $79,900U.S. $64,650 | $81,640 | 1,460 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $108,040U.S. $89,320 | $110,310 | 1,430 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $102,180U.S. $66,270 | $102,730 | 1,430 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Computer Hardware EngineerSOC 17-2061 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $169,120U.S. $161,740 | $180,820 | 1,410 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $52,040U.S. $45,780 | $56,140 | 1,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $48,460U.S. $47,030 | $53,140 | 1,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $79,660U.S. $77,920 | $85,440 | 1,380 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersSOC 51-3022 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $43,190U.S. $38,300 | $45,020 | 1,370 | No formal educational credential | +5.7% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $61,500U.S. $49,230 | $65,250 | 1,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $138,890U.S. $130,220 | $145,030 | 1,350 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $59,740U.S. $58,470 | $61,540 | 1,340 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,590U.S. $54,890 | $92,390 | 1,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $163,810U.S. $130,100 | $169,950 | 1,330 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $52,490U.S. $45,130 | $56,490 | 1,330 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $158,510U.S. $106,040 | $157,370 | 1,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,510U.S. $45,330 | $86,140 | 1,330 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $55,260U.S. $50,160 | $62,210 | 1,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $60,600U.S. $40,140 | $56,640 | 1,300 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $65,690U.S. $44,580 | $66,910 | 1,290 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $55,700U.S. $44,470 | $56,090 | 1,290 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $46,030U.S. $37,710 | $48,530 | 1,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $102,290U.S. $74,260 | $101,860 | 1,270 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $45,400U.S. $37,680 | $46,290 | 1,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $165,430U.S. $148,080 | $173,960 | 1,260 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,980U.S. $49,120 | $81,460 | 1,250 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $77,860U.S. $48,700 | $74,680 | 1,240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $57,980U.S. $51,850 | $64,030 | 1,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $107,580U.S. $90,390 | $114,910 | 1,220 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $43,300U.S. $35,670 | $44,620 | 1,220 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,130U.S. $81,370 | $114,200 | 1,210 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| RadiologistSOC 29-1224 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $239,200 or moreU.S. $420,860 | $239,200 or more | 1,210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $62,640U.S. $55,940 | $68,590 | 1,200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $129,960U.S. $96,590 | $120,440 | 1,190 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $133,000U.S. $104,590 | $143,940 | 1,180 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $68,020U.S. $48,560 | $72,680 | 1,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $61,260U.S. $47,380 | $62,510 | 1,170 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $59,420U.S. $45,920 | $59,060 | 1,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $48,960U.S. $47,260 | $56,000 | 1,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $76,490U.S. $58,430 | $76,830 | 1,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $48,260U.S. $40,110 | $56,010 | 1,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Ship CaptainSOC 53-5021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $109,080U.S. $92,460 | $109,050 | 1,140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.0% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $104,220U.S. $82,280 | $103,200 | 1,130 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $65,450U.S. $68,380 | $64,050 | 1,120 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,800U.S. $35,660 | $43,520 | 1,120 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| TapersSOC 47-2082 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $80,340U.S. $68,270 | $81,400 | 1,120 | No formal educational credential | -1.6% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $166,590U.S. $146,910 | $177,510 | 1,110 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $58,990U.S. $48,990 | $65,460 | 1,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $87,990U.S. $91,240 | $102,470 | 1,090 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $116,850U.S. $64,050 | $107,510 | 1,090 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| Sailors and Marine OilersSOC 53-5011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $68,740U.S. $51,520 | $67,780 | 1,080 | No formal educational credential | +3.2% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $44,350U.S. $36,670 | $44,730 | 1,060 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $128,410U.S. $107,110 | $129,200 | 1,050 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $50,560U.S. $36,910 | $51,710 | 1,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $53,930U.S. $46,550 | $56,300 | 1,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| ConciergesSOC 39-6012 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,830U.S. $38,950 | $49,390 | 1,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,180U.S. $53,040 | $81,970 | 1,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| AnimatorSOC 27-1014 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $134,120U.S. $102,030 | $143,790 | 1,030 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $94,470U.S. $71,550 | $98,470 | 1,020 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $133,180U.S. $104,620 | $131,460 | 1,010 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $69,270U.S. $58,100 | $79,730 | 1,010 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $134,150U.S. $95,320 | $122,110 | 1,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $75,910U.S. $60,070 | $76,430 | 1,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $54,920U.S. $46,330 | $58,100 | 1,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| AnesthesiologistSOC 29-1211 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $646,930U.S. $391,490 | $553,600 | 990 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.6% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $78,810U.S. $67,190 | $85,840 | 970 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $70,470U.S. $59,300 | $81,420 | 950 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $63,560U.S. $48,590 | $64,480 | 950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $77,020U.S. $61,660 | $77,710 | 930 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,090U.S. $91,640 | $108,250 | 910 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $61,870U.S. $47,700 | $63,660 | 910 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $49,270U.S. $39,280 | $50,970 | 910 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $109,570U.S. $74,090 | $106,440 | 910 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $75,610U.S. $57,080 | $86,220 | 900 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $87,580U.S. $76,400 | $88,730 | 880 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,630U.S. $38,120 | $61,460 | 870 | n/a | n/a |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $84,660U.S. $64,950 | $87,600 | 860 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $53,610U.S. $50,580 | $55,680 | 860 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $79,750U.S. $74,330 | $77,400 | 860 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSOC 29-1216 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $340,010U.S. $256,560 | $326,410 | 850 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $306,190U.S. $244,180 | $273,500 | 840 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,870U.S. $35,880 | $49,560 | 830 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSOC 47-4071 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $64,180U.S. $49,880 | $68,670 | 830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $99,010U.S. $60,020 | $92,380 | 830 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Materials EngineerSOC 17-2131 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $156,130U.S. $112,860 | $153,780 | 820 | Bachelor's degree | +7.5% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $54,310U.S. $42,240 | $54,530 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $75,030U.S. $50,260 | $75,480 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Passenger AttendantsSOC 53-6061 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,760U.S. $37,720 | $42,720 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.0% |
| Biomedical EngineerSOC 17-2031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $109,370 | not published | 810 | Bachelor's degree | +7.6% |
| Fundraising ManagersSOC 11-2033 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $151,490U.S. $125,470 | $161,250 | 800 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 19-3099 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $105,140U.S. $101,110 | $113,900 | 800 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,270U.S. $83,510 | $100,800 | 790 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,860U.S. $54,920 | $51,860 | 780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $60,100U.S. $50,890 | $67,290 | 780 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $85,430U.S. $66,270 | $89,410 | 770 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Fiberglass Laminators and FabricatorsSOC 51-2051 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $59,110U.S. $46,880 | $69,030 | 770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $98,800U.S. $69,390 | $104,480 | 760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $47,000U.S. $41,340 | $51,150 | 760 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $115,570U.S. $95,990 | $117,870 | 750 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $123,310U.S. $60,600 | $117,660 | 750 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $100,580 | not published | 740 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| PastorSOC 21-2011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,750U.S. $60,810 | $85,010 | 740 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $93,540U.S. $80,250 | $99,370 | 740 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $123,820U.S. $93,790 | $129,420 | 740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| ESL TeacherSOC 25-3011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $71,630U.S. $61,540 | $73,820 | 730 | Bachelor's degree | -13.9% |
| Fence ErectorsSOC 47-4031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,440U.S. $47,980 | $58,500 | 730 | No formal educational credential | +5.6% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $48,470U.S. $44,350 | $51,410 | 730 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| ZoologistSOC 19-1023 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $96,450U.S. $76,780 | $105,140 | 720 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
| Religious Workers, All OtherSOC 21-2099 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,620U.S. $45,280 | $60,670 | 720 | Bachelor's degree | +1.5% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $100,350U.S. $66,810 | $103,370 | 720 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $67,230U.S. $58,040 | $67,130 | 720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Legal Support Workers, All OtherSOC 23-2099 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $87,110U.S. $72,110 | $95,210 | 700 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $81,050U.S. $78,620 | $85,710 | 700 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $65,800U.S. $60,170 | $72,800 | 690 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $58,430U.S. $51,610 | $60,980 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $58,380U.S. $45,250 | $56,380 | 670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $90,620U.S. $66,120 | $97,490 | 660 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $48,510U.S. $39,200 | $49,400 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticSOC 51-9195 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $56,770U.S. $46,170 | $57,740 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $107,710U.S. $74,310 | $106,530 | 640 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $101,930U.S. $99,080 | $130,040 | 630 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| ChiropractorSOC 29-1011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,290U.S. $79,200 | $107,250 | 620 | Doctoral or professional degree | +8.7% |
| PipelayersSOC 47-2151 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $84,830U.S. $49,000 | $84,530 | 610 | No formal educational credential | -3.1% |
| Landscape ArchitectSOC 17-1012 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,730U.S. $79,870 | $86,290 | 600 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $102,060U.S. $84,620 | $127,230 | 600 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $79,820U.S. $75,350 | $86,540 | 600 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,020U.S. $67,960 | $96,110 | 590 | n/a | n/a |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $56,370U.S. $46,680 | $55,080 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| EpidemiologistSOC 19-1041 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $123,970U.S. $87,220 | $126,450 | 580 | Master's degree | +18.7% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $81,360U.S. $66,140 | $91,940 | 580 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherSOC 29-9099 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $77,970U.S. $65,790 | $90,690 | 580 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.1% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-9099 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,020U.S. $41,600 | $46,750 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Ship EngineersSOC 53-5031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $108,900U.S. $109,530 | $111,580 | 580 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.7% |
| Aircraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6032 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,520U.S. $40,450 | $54,600 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.6% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $92,750U.S. $78,350 | $93,040 | 570 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $114,330U.S. $68,080 | $105,010 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $168,240U.S. $133,000 | $175,420 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Education Administrators, All OtherSOC 11-9039 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $93,590U.S. $95,200 | $110,890 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $134,330U.S. $117,330 | $136,990 | 550 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| JudgeSOC 23-1023 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $135,180U.S. $153,990 | $156,660 | 550 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $51,790U.S. $44,660 | $61,000 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $63,210U.S. $62,130 | $63,720 | 550 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| GeologistSOC 19-2042 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $107,800U.S. $101,920 | $122,350 | 540 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| MusicianSOC 27-2042 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 540 | No formal educational credential | +0.3% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,990U.S. $45,570 | $58,920 | 530 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| Home Appliance RepairersSOC 49-9031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,870U.S. $50,990 | $58,210 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $80,860U.S. $74,510 | $85,770 | 520 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| Creative DirectorSOC 27-1011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,610U.S. $114,850 | $133,830 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | +4.2% |
| WriterSOC 27-3043 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,730U.S. $76,910 | $98,430 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Sales EngineerSOC 41-9031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $153,560U.S. $124,900 | $150,020 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | +2.8% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $65,980U.S. $51,330 | $69,660 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $105,570U.S. $71,900 | $98,810 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $80,770U.S. $78,760 | $86,840 | 510 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $48,380U.S. $42,910 | $47,700 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Air Traffic ControllerSOC 53-2021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $175,280U.S. $148,080 | $163,230 | 510 | Associate's degree | +1.7% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $62,720U.S. $54,240 | $68,010 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Title ExaminerSOC 23-2093 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $71,310U.S. $58,650 | $74,930 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.1% |
| JournalistSOC 27-3023 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $59,340U.S. $62,200 | $78,390 | 500 | Bachelor's degree | -5.9% |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $126,990U.S. $123,220 | $180,290 | 500 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,190U.S. $39,630 | $52,860 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,520U.S. $47,720 | $52,250 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,280U.S. $47,180 | $56,200 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Engineering Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1032 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,910U.S. $109,270 | $145,240 | 480 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.8% |
| Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,110U.S. $96,980 | $110,060 | 470 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| Special Education Teachers, PreschoolSOC 25-2051 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,240U.S. $64,830 | $94,820 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,870U.S. $37,360 | $48,000 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services WorkersSOC 39-1013 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,920U.S. $63,820 | $84,380 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,460U.S. $95,480 | $130,650 | 460 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,020U.S. $50,270 | $59,650 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1022 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,560U.S. $79,940 | $106,530 | 450 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Tile and Stone SettersSOC 47-2044 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,040U.S. $55,690 | $82,470 | 450 | No formal educational credential | +9.8% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $111,440U.S. $62,780 | $102,820 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1066 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,400U.S. $80,340 | $87,280 | 440 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Cartographers and PhotogrammetristsSOC 17-1021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,080U.S. $81,390 | $101,420 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Private InvestigatorSOC 33-9021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,670U.S. $51,220 | $77,230 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Food Science TechniciansSOC 19-4013 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,850U.S. $52,130 | $72,940 | 420 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysSOC 27-3011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,580U.S. $47,340 | $75,770 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | -7.6% |
| OptometristSOC 29-1041 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $167,810U.S. $136,570 | $171,750 | 420 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| CRNASOC 29-1151 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $274,390U.S. $236,590 | $279,630 | 420 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersSOC 33-1011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,550U.S. $77,970 | $109,520 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Helpers--CarpentersSOC 47-3012 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,060U.S. $43,780 | $50,330 | 420 | No formal educational credential | -1.7% |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3051 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,140U.S. $57,550 | $69,720 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.9% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,670U.S. $64,070 | $85,700 | 410 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,440U.S. $68,020 | $74,930 | 410 | Associate's degree | +15.9% |
| Medical TranscriptionistSOC 31-9094 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,270U.S. $40,410 | $42,660 | 410 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.4% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsSOC 45-2093 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,930U.S. $36,670 | $47,170 | 410 | No formal educational credential | -3.2% |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingSOC 11-9072 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,830U.S. $79,520 | $119,190 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All OtherSOC 29-1299 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $109,550U.S. $115,210 | $112,000 | 400 | Master's degree | +5.5% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,460U.S. $35,240 | $47,620 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersSOC 51-9162 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,860U.S. $68,120 | $88,390 | 400 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,610U.S. $75,440 | $97,590 | 390 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,940U.S. $60,850 | $72,620 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodSOC 51-7041 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,280U.S. $42,770 | $55,770 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.0% |
| Dental Laboratory TechnicianSOC 51-9081 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,610U.S. $49,610 | $59,890 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.9% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,940U.S. $46,380 | $53,610 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,090U.S. $73,900 | $96,460 | 360 | Associate's degree | +2.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-1099 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,930U.S. $76,400 | $86,280 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Conveyor Operators and TendersSOC 53-7011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,800U.S. $42,420 | $48,900 | 360 | No formal educational credential | -2.6% |
| Credit CounselorsSOC 13-2071 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,380U.S. $52,230 | $68,610 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Directors, Religious Activities and EducationSOC 21-2021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,480U.S. $52,100 | $60,520 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,590U.S. $72,300 | $78,000 | 350 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,910U.S. $43,600 | $50,730 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,100U.S. $42,670 | $74,540 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingSOC 51-7042 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,180U.S. $43,380 | $54,350 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Compensation and Benefits ManagersSOC 11-3111 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $216,580U.S. $149,230 | $216,590 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Automotive Glass Installers and RepairersSOC 49-3022 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,490U.S. $47,630 | $64,980 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Nuclear EngineerSOC 17-2161 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $161,050U.S. $133,970 | $164,090 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | +0.4% |
| Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3019 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,990U.S. $63,520 | $78,040 | 330 | Associate's degree | -7.3% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,510U.S. $62,280 | $73,720 | 330 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Judicial Law ClerksSOC 23-1012 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,240U.S. $64,920 | $85,210 | 320 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| Camera OperatorSOC 27-4031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,820U.S. $74,990 | $75,590 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +1.3% |
| PediatricianSOC 29-1221 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $165,350U.S. $210,040 | $199,570 | 320 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| Psychiatric AidesSOC 31-1133 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,570U.S. $44,910 | $56,120 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth CashiersSOC 41-2012 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,610U.S. $36,220 | $44,360 | 320 | No formal educational credential | -1.9% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,180U.S. $46,570 | $58,030 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Subway and Streetcar OperatorsSOC 53-4041 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,020U.S. $86,380 | $78,220 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Conservation ScientistsSOC 19-1031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,380U.S. $73,010 | $92,380 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +5.3% |
| Physical Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-2099 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $134,720U.S. $122,570 | $149,890 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Political Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1065 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,170U.S. $98,070 | $106,880 | 310 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| ArchivistSOC 25-4011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,530U.S. $64,550 | $81,510 | 310 | Master's degree | +3.4% |
| Tree Trimmers and PrunersSOC 37-3013 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,110U.S. $50,960 | $70,410 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Financial Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-3099 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,120U.S. $53,830 | $64,140 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| MasonSOC 47-2021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,830U.S. $62,120 | $90,530 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Print Binding and Finishing WorkersSOC 51-5113 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,680U.S. $42,290 | $50,140 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.5% |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsSOC 51-6021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,620U.S. $35,060 | $40,840 | 310 | No formal educational credential | -15.7% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsSOC 13-2081 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,300U.S. $62,370 | $94,670 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | -1.0% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2023 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,490U.S. $65,030 | $105,720 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | -0.5% |
| Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All OtherSOC 51-4199 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,760U.S. $45,950 | $76,030 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.1% |
| Psychologists, All OtherSOC 19-3039 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,060U.S. $110,840 | $119,770 | 290 | Master's degree | +2.3% |
| Elevator MechanicSOC 47-4021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $138,880U.S. $109,910 | $131,000 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Social Science Research AssistantsSOC 19-4061 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,310U.S. $61,990 | $57,730 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Video EditorSOC 27-4032 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,420U.S. $75,420 | $86,580 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-3015 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,600U.S. $42,360 | $65,600 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| MillwrightsSOC 49-9044 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,470U.S. $65,700 | $89,800 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3091 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,230U.S. $44,810 | $59,610 | 280 | No formal educational credential | +0.4% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,260U.S. $55,090 | $64,310 | 270 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| Commercial and Industrial DesignersSOC 27-1021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,980U.S. $83,910 | $110,450 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,590U.S. $53,340 | $98,470 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,520U.S. $47,880 | $61,150 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Transportation InspectorsSOC 53-6051 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,480U.S. $92,100 | $122,750 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports OfficialsSOC 27-2023 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,570U.S. $40,710 | $46,010 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.2% |
| Gambling Cage WorkersSOC 43-3041 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,470U.S. $37,580 | $47,190 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.1% |
| Audiovisual Equipment Installers and RepairersSOC 49-2097 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,720U.S. $52,600 | $71,550 | 260 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.8% |
| Fine ArtistSOC 27-1013 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,580U.S. $55,490 | $87,190 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | -2.9% |
| Designers, All OtherSOC 27-1029 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,670U.S. $64,950 | $69,150 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Radiation TherapistSOC 29-1124 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $133,410U.S. $105,310 | $155,540 | 250 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Surgeons, All OtherSOC 29-1249 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $504,360U.S. $414,010 | $376,830 | 250 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9191 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,830U.S. $46,460 | $79,780 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.3% |
| Machine Feeders and OffbearersSOC 53-7063 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,950U.S. $41,220 | $46,310 | 250 | No formal educational credential | -13.1% |
| Mathematical Science Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-2099 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,710U.S. $81,490 | $73,850 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +7.1% |
| Calibration Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3028 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,220U.S. $67,820 | $98,160 | 240 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| ForesterSOC 19-1032 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,310U.S. $76,400 | $93,500 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +2.2% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,380U.S. $60,390 | $63,610 | 240 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Recreational Vehicle Service TechniciansSOC 49-3092 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,300U.S. $52,000 | $62,240 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.7% |
| Slaughterers and Meat PackersSOC 51-3023 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,040U.S. $40,130 | $48,530 | 240 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Prepress Technicians and WorkersSOC 51-5111 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,370U.S. $48,690 | $56,470 | 240 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -15.3% |
| ActuarySOC 15-2011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $134,720U.S. $130,000 | $146,250 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +9.2% |
| Chemical EngineerSOC 17-2041 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $125,200U.S. $125,040 | $129,180 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Forensic ScientistSOC 19-4092 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,460U.S. $72,060 | $90,700 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +13.3% |
| PsychiatristSOC 29-1223 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $307,710U.S. $281,870 | $267,260 | 230 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling InvestigatorsSOC 33-9031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,570U.S. $43,370 | $51,520 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.8% |
| Office Machine Operators, Except ComputerSOC 43-9071 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,530U.S. $40,960 | $50,070 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.9% |
| StonemasonsSOC 47-2022 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,730U.S. $57,390 | $87,500 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.4% |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersSOC 49-9091 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,370U.S. $47,450 | $60,040 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,230U.S. $69,250 | $131,680 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Electrical and Electronics DraftersSOC 17-3012 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,090U.S. $76,870 | $89,960 | 220 | Associate's degree | -3.4% |
| MicrobiologistSOC 19-1022 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,690U.S. $87,990 | $88,310 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| Chemistry TeacherSOC 25-1052 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,660U.S. $93,250 | $101,230 | 220 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.3% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,780U.S. $77,640 | $89,020 | 220 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Dietetic TechnicianSOC 29-2051 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,040U.S. $37,640 | $52,190 | 220 | Associate's degree | +2.7% |
| TelemarketerSOC 41-9041 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,670U.S. $35,450 | $41,530 | 220 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| Forest and Conservation WorkersSOC 45-4011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,510U.S. $43,680 | $48,070 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.5% |
| Plasterers and Stucco MasonsSOC 47-2161 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,860U.S. $57,660 | $63,050 | 220 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelaySOC 49-2095 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $135,130U.S. $103,020 | $125,450 | 220 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.7% |
| Bicycle RepairersSOC 49-3091 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,550U.S. $42,780 | $51,870 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $122,230U.S. $94,160 | $131,870 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsSOC 17-2111 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,820U.S. $115,160 | $134,580 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| OrthodontistSOC 29-1023 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $289,140 | not published | 210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.0% |
| Fire Inspectors and InvestigatorsSOC 33-2021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,920U.S. $75,920 | $117,420 | 210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.2% |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesSOC 47-2042 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,590U.S. $56,460 | $65,720 | 210 | No formal educational credential | +9.0% |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningSOC 47-5022 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,300U.S. $57,430 | $76,920 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,870U.S. $74,340 | $105,240 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Locksmiths and Safe RepairersSOC 49-9094 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,110U.S. $51,320 | $62,000 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.7% |
| Engine and Other Machine AssemblersSOC 51-2031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,530U.S. $53,710 | $95,210 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.0% |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4193 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,400U.S. $43,960 | $57,770 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.7% |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsSOC 51-8021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $112,250U.S. $78,620 | $109,520 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,160U.S. $48,540 | $56,790 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| EconomistSOC 19-3011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $126,420U.S. $124,720 | $131,660 | 200 | Master's degree | +4.7% |
| Physics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1054 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,060U.S. $100,310 | $106,340 | 200 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1124 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,200U.S. $79,350 | $88,720 | 200 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.2% |
| Nuclear Medicine TechnologistSOC 29-2033 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $133,380U.S. $101,370 | $133,440 | 200 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Baggage Porters and BellhopsSOC 39-6011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,780U.S. $37,080 | $44,600 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry WorkersSOC 45-1011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,480U.S. $59,320 | $70,230 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersSOC 51-9071 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,420U.S. $52,540 | $69,000 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.2% |
| Environmental Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3025 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,070U.S. $59,920 | $94,410 | 190 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Forest and Conservation TechniciansSOC 19-4071 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,610U.S. $54,560 | $61,970 | 190 | Associate's degree | -2.1% |
| Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansSOC 19-5012 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,480U.S. $61,560 | $90,860 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1122 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,920U.S. $78,580 | $84,620 | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1126 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,550U.S. $80,260 | $92,210 | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Music Directors and ComposersSOC 27-2041 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,030U.S. $73,710 | $88,000 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Media and Communication Workers, All OtherSOC 27-3099 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,890U.S. $73,620 | $63,700 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,170U.S. $35,100 | $49,210 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceSOC 43-2011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,470U.S. $38,630 | $51,190 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -26.0% |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3093 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,190U.S. $41,590 | $54,550 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4023 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,130U.S. $50,140 | $65,560 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.3% |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory TechniciansSOC 51-9083 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,770U.S. $39,460 | $52,500 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Biochemists and BiophysicistsSOC 19-1021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,550U.S. $127,410 | $92,400 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.3% |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing OfficersSOC 23-1021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,270U.S. $117,860 | $140,060 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Museum Technicians and ConservatorsSOC 25-4013 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,370U.S. $51,440 | $63,210 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
| Orthopedic SurgeonSOC 29-1242 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $576,130U.S. $358,550 | $506,820 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| MorticianSOC 39-4031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,120U.S. $55,010 | $63,500 | 180 | Associate's degree | +3.0% |
| Meter ReaderSOC 43-5041 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,030U.S. $48,150 | $81,610 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Furniture FinishersSOC 51-7021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,510U.S. $44,540 | $48,370 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.5% |
| Broadcast TechniciansSOC 27-4012 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,300U.S. $59,570 | $68,310 | 170 | Associate's degree | -3.1% |
| AudiologistSOC 29-1181 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,350U.S. $95,780 | $126,310 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.0% |
| Animal TrainerSOC 39-2011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,260U.S. $39,990 | $50,870 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Statistical AssistantsSOC 43-9111 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,660U.S. $50,330 | $64,850 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | -1.8% |
| Signal and Track Switch RepairersSOC 49-9097 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $121,710U.S. $92,460 | $118,130 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Tool Grinders, Filers, and SharpenersSOC 51-4194 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,390U.S. $50,060 | $91,150 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.8% |
| Insurance Appraisers, Auto DamageSOC 13-1032 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,450U.S. $78,240 | $85,500 | 160 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -8.7% |
| RiggerSOC 49-9096 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,840U.S. $62,640 | $98,560 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,510U.S. $37,180 | $60,820 | 160 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Hoist and Winch OperatorsSOC 53-7041 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,840U.S. $56,450 | $87,440 | 160 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| Marine Engineers and Naval ArchitectsSOC 17-2121 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,610U.S. $112,230 | $124,090 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| PhysicistSOC 19-2012 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $140,370U.S. $172,250 | $145,550 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| CuratorSOC 25-4012 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,340U.S. $63,420 | $82,120 | 150 | Master's degree | +4.9% |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 27-2099 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 150 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| OB-GYNSOC 29-1218 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $343,140U.S. $292,910 | $341,170 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Hearing Aid SpecialistSOC 29-2092 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,830U.S. $65,160 | $79,140 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Gambling Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-3019 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,340U.S. $36,310 | $63,100 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and TendersSOC 51-9051 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,160U.S. $48,040 | $56,750 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Life Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1099 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,000U.S. $93,750 | $103,500 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| HydrologistSOC 19-2043 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $96,600 | not published | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +1.5% |
| Social Work Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1113 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,250U.S. $77,570 | $99,200 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| History TeacherSOC 25-1125 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,520U.S. $83,820 | $94,920 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Set and Exhibit DesignersSOC 27-1027 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,230U.S. $75,240 | $95,590 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Recreational TherapistSOC 29-1125 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,660U.S. $61,960 | $85,280 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +4.8% |
| PathologistSOC 29-1222 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $300,580U.S. $312,400 | $281,950 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3041 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,900U.S. $56,550 | $72,070 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.7% |
| Airfield Operations SpecialistsSOC 53-2022 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,050U.S. $56,850 | $88,020 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1051 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $132,070U.S. $103,170 | $128,380 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Sound EngineerSOC 27-4014 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $73,130 | not published | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.1% |
| CardiologistSOC 29-1212 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $662,760U.S. $496,010 | $565,440 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| NeurologistSOC 29-1217 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $331,080U.S. $248,560 | $278,990 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +6.4% |
| Orthotists and ProsthetistsSOC 29-2091 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,420U.S. $81,110 | $100,190 | 130 | Master's degree | +12.9% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,980U.S. $62,520 | $72,810 | 130 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| Occupational Therapy AidesSOC 31-2012 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,550U.S. $39,160 | $48,470 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Parking Enforcement WorkersSOC 33-3041 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,870U.S. $46,730 | $71,800 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.1% |
| New Accounts ClerksSOC 43-4141 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,440U.S. $47,670 | $55,140 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation EquipmentSOC 49-2093 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $122,140U.S. $84,890 | $119,070 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Food Scientists and TechnologistsSOC 19-1012 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,000U.S. $88,720 | $104,290 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| ArchaeologistSOC 19-3091 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,630U.S. $70,770 | $82,560 | 120 | Master's degree | +6.0% |
| DancerSOC 27-2031 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 120 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Miscellaneous Construction and Related WorkersSOC 47-4090 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,550U.S. $49,910 | $77,780 | 120 | n/a | n/a |
| Motorcycle MechanicSOC 49-3052 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,330U.S. $48,580 | $62,810 | 120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.1% |
| UpholsterersSOC 51-6093 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,140U.S. $46,340 | $66,720 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.3% |
| Survey ResearchersSOC 19-3022 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,590U.S. $69,460 | $77,650 | 110 | Master's degree | -4.8% |
| Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1053 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,260U.S. $94,980 | $126,750 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1062 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,980U.S. $85,020 | $95,640 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All OtherSOC 27-4099 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,700U.S. $70,720 | $80,040 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| BailiffsSOC 33-3011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,570U.S. $56,600 | $89,430 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, VegetationSOC 37-3012 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,530U.S. $46,340 | $57,510 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Costume AttendantsSOC 39-3092 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,460U.S. $50,400 | $62,410 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Food Processing Workers, All OtherSOC 51-3099 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,800U.S. $39,680 | $49,110 | 110 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4035 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,430U.S. $52,800 | $93,900 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4191 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,990U.S. $48,750 | $72,030 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.5% |
| Etchers and EngraversSOC 51-9194 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,250U.S. $43,310 | $55,280 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1041 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,100U.S. $58,170 | $66,060 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and AthletesSOC 13-1011 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,620U.S. $82,890 | $122,720 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Economics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1063 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,420U.S. $123,920 | $124,770 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Exercise PhysiologistSOC 29-1128 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,300U.S. $59,460 | $86,570 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +12.8% |
| OrderliesSOC 31-1132 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,560U.S. $38,290 | $48,770 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and RepairersSOC 49-2021 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,380U.S. $63,520 | $82,880 | 100 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-6062 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,350U.S. $38,760 | $46,020 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.6% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Seattle, WA
- BLS source geography
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 42660
- States
- Washington
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Seattle, WA?
In the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan area (CBSA 42660), BLS OEWS counted 2,086,210 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $72,610 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are CEO ($370,000), Physicians, All Other ($330,560), Family Medicine Physician ($306,190).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 42660), which includes Seattle, Tacoma and Bellevue and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Seattle city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 42660). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs seattle”, “high paying jobs in seattle”, “highest paying jobs in seattle” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).