How much does a child make in Washington?
$74,480a year
Median yearly pay for childs in Washington. That is $35.81 an hour or $6,207 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.81
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,750Median: $74,480Highest 10%: $98,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,750 | $23.44 | |
| 25th | $58,920 | $28.33 | |
| Median | $74,480 | $35.81 | |
| 75th | $86,700 | $41.68 | |
| 90th | $98,100 | $47.16 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Longview, WA | $80,450 |
| Olympia, WA | $80,430 |
| Bremerton, WA | $77,300 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $76,270 |
| Seattle, WA | $75,280 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $72,910 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $71,140 |
| Kennewick, WA | $69,960 |
| Spokane, WA | $69,570 |
| Yakima, WA | $67,650 |
| Portland, OR | $66,910 |
| Bellingham, WA | $63,130 |
| Lewiston, ID | $58,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childs.
| 2. Maryland | $76,390 |
| 3. New Jersey | $76,280 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $75,570 |
| 5. Washington | $74,480 |
| 6. District of Columbia | $73,550 |
| 7. New Hampshire | $71,010 |
| 8. Rhode Island | $69,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $35.81 ($74,480 a year).
Do childs make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $74,480 against $59,550 nationally, 25% more.
Where does Washington rank for child pay?
Washington ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays childs the most?
Longview-Kelso, WA, with a median of $80,450 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.