Management Occupations Salary in Washington

Ranked #5 of 51 · WA

19.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $173,530 ≈ $83/hr
Median annual salary $159,990
Employment 181,480

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $87,840P25 $117,940 Median $159,990P75 $207,860P90 $289,160

About 80% of management occupationss in Washington earn between $87,840 and $289,160. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Washington
$173,530
U.S. average
$145,260

The mean management occupations salary in Washington is $173,530, about 19.5% above the U.S. average ($145,260). That works out to roughly $83/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Washington

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $168,110 $184,140 117,570
Kennewick-Richland, WA $154,850 $161,590 5,190
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $144,360 $156,850 3,640
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $139,830 $153,250 2,210
Longview-Kelso, WA $136,910 $148,080 1,590
Bellingham, WA $136,640 $150,870 4,020
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $136,460 $150,290 4,490
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $132,620 $149,290 10,230

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do management occupations make in Washington?

The median management occupations salary in Washington is $159,990 per year (mean $173,530), and about 80% earn between $87,840 and $289,160.

How much do management occupations make per hour in Washington?

Roughly $83 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $173,530 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Washington a high-paying state for management occupations?

Washington ranks #5 of 51 states for management occupations pay. Its mean salary of $173,530 is about 19.5% above the U.S. average of $145,260.

Which metro areas in Washington pay management occupations the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Washington for management occupations are Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($168,110), Kennewick-Richland, WA ($154,850), Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA ($144,360), by median annual wage.

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