What is the average salary in Olympia, WA?
$75,180a year
Average yearly pay across 345 jobs with official data in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $36.15
- Jobs with data
- 345
- Workers counted
- 123,100
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Physician | $315,200 |
| Chief Executive | $204,200 |
| Sales Manager | $172,600 |
| Education Administrator | $166,900 |
| Marketing Manager | $166,800 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $164,600 |
| Veterinarian | $158,900 |
| Pharmacist | $154,900 |
| Physician Assistant | $153,900 |
| Manager | $149,800 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $36,110 |
| General and Operations Manager | $122,200 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $44,060 |
| Retail Salesperson | $37,350 |
| Management Analyst | $88,790 |
| Cashier | $37,340 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $44,070 |
| Registered Nurse | $125,000 |
| Secretary and Administrative Assistant | $54,320 |
| Laborer and Freight | $44,760 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$128,700
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$164,600
- Chief Executive$204,200
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$140,200
- Construction Manager$142,500
- Education Administrator$166,900
- Education Administrator$76,700
- Entertainment and Recreation Manager$116,000
- Facilities Manager$128,100
- Financial Manager$142,500
- Food Service Manager$86,630
- General and Operations Manager$122,200
- Human Resources Manager$135,600
- Industrial Production Manager$108,100
- Manager$149,800
- Marketing Manager$166,800
- Medical and Health Services Manager$137,900
- Natural Sciences Manager$145,600
- Property$113,200
- Public Relations Manager$148,100
- Purchasing Manager$128,600
- Sales Manager$172,600
- Social and Community Service Manager$108,400
- Training and Development Manager$130,200
- Transportation$129,100
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$94,470
- Budget Analyst$91,060
- Business Operations Specialist$82,630
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$80,450
- Claims Adjuster$78,460
- Compensation$76,600
- Compliance Officer$84,500
- Cost Estimator$74,570
- Financial and Investment Analyst$69,380
- Financial Examiner$105,600
- Financial Specialist$76,600
- Fundraiser$71,810
- Human Resources Specialist$86,700
- Labor Relations Specialist$102,100
- Loan Officer$74,130
- Logistician$84,930
- Management Analyst$88,790
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$79,910
- Meeting$60,050
- Personal Financial Advisor$76,940
- Project Management Specialist$103,000
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$84,490
- Training and Development Specialist$84,500
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$118,100
- Computer Network Support Specialist$92,770
- Computer Occupation$100,600
- Computer Programmer$108,700
- Computer Systems Analyst$107,100
- Computer User Support Specialist$67,500
- Data Scientist$120,000
- Database Administrator$115,300
- Database Architect$133,500
- Information Security Analyst$126,900
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$112,500
- Operations Research Analyst$84,500
- Software Developer$124,100
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$107,100
- Statistician$109,600
- Web and Digital Interface Designer$95,070
- Web Developer$111,600
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$93,720
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$60,990
- Cartographer and Photogrammetrist$97,650
- Civil Engineer$108,200
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$76,600
- Drafter$60,600
- Electrical Engineer$120,100
- Engineer$132,000
- Environmental Engineer$108,200
- Industrial Engineer$94,530
- Mechanical Engineer$106,300
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$59,170
- Surveyor$91,060
Life, physical, and social science
- Biological Scientist$105,300
- Biological Technician$54,190
- Chemist$93,340
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$108,200
- Conservation Scientist$78,460
- Economist$103,000
- Environmental Science and Protection Technician$51,400
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$86,700
- Epidemiologist$108,200
- Forest and Conservation Technician$49,100
- Forester$76,600
- Hydrologist$93,340
- Medical Scientist$118,300
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$95,640
- School Psychologist$105,800
- Social Scientist and Related Worker$119,500
- Urban and Regional Planner$95,640
- Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$82,500
Community and social service
- Child$80,430
- Community and Social Service Specialist$76,690
- Community Health Worker$53,970
- Educational$83,050
- Health Education Specialist$78,460
- Healthcare Social Worker$77,390
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$57,370
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$85,650
- Rehabilitation Counselor$63,570
- Social and Human Service Assistant$50,620
- Substance Abuse$67,650
Legal
- Arbitrator$108,600
- Judge$114,100
- Lawyer$132,900
- Legal Support Worker$100,500
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$71,140
Educational instruction and library
- Adult Basic Education$56,680
- Archivist$77,990
- Business Teacher$77,150
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$59,600
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$98,430
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$103,600
- Elementary School Teacher$104,700
- Instructional Coordinator$87,210
- Kindergarten Teacher$103,600
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$92,610
- Library Technician$65,630
- Middle School Teacher$104,400
- Preschool Teacher$43,290
- Secondary School Teacher$105,200
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$48,020
- Special Education Teacher$82,600
- Special Education Teacher$81,150
- Special Education Teacher$103,900
- Special Education Teacher$101,100
- Substitute Teacher$48,060
- Teacher and Instructor$69,380
- Teaching Assistant$51,350
- Tutor$34,650
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Coach and Scout$46,620
- Editor$68,830
- Floral Designer$44,420
- Graphic Designer$67,710
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$45,040
- Photographer$43,550
- Producer and Director$74,980
- Public Relations Specialist$84,470
- Technical Writer$85,050
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Chiropractor$96,820
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$59,930
- Dental Hygienist$123,000
- Dentist$123,500
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$111,300
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$76,200
- Emergency Medical Technician$51,760
- Health Technologist and Technician$49,260
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$81,350
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$119,300
- Medical Records Specialist$51,580
- Nurse Practitioner$146,000
- Occupational Therapist$105,500
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$55,710
- Optician$58,250
- Optometrist$142,700
- Paramedic$120,300
- Pharmacist$154,900
- Pharmacy Technician$57,090
- Physical Therapist$104,800
- Physician$315,200
- Physician Assistant$153,900
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$95,290
- Registered Nurse$125,000
- Speech-Language Pathologist$101,400
- Veterinarian$158,900
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$59,260
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$48,890
- Healthcare Support Worker$59,350
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$44,060
- Massage Therapist$78,320
- Medical Assistant$55,700
- Medical Equipment Preparer$43,680
- Nursing Assistant$48,060
- Pharmacy Aide$42,510
- Phlebotomist$47,280
- Physical Therapist Assistant$74,250
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$39,760
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$81,550
- Crossing Guard and Flagger$51,400
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$88,790
- Firefighter$90,050
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$104,600
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$127,100
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$140,700
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$55,960
- Lifeguard$35,710
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$99,810
- Private Detective and Investigator$56,530
- Protective Service Worker$51,040
- School Bus Monitor$40,710
- Security Guard$43,920
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$50,180
- Chef and Head Cook$72,270
- Cook$36,600
- Cook$48,820
- Cook$44,960
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$37,320
- Dishwasher$37,070
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$36,110
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$54,200
- Food Preparation Worker$37,950
- Food Server$37,540
- Host and Hostess$36,030
- Waiter and Waitress$53,000
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$35,040
- Animal Caretaker$37,900
- Childcare Worker$38,390
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$49,840
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$52,000
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$58,690
- Hairdresser$49,840
- Recreation Worker$40,330
- Residential Advisor$46,140
- Skincare Specialist$81,490
- Tour and Travel Guide$38,580
- Usher$36,680
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$73,280
- Cashier$37,340
- Counter and Rental Clerk$43,910
- Demonstrator and Product Promoter$36,650
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$92,910
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$57,580
- Insurance Sales Agent$66,150
- Parts Salesperson$43,980
- Real Estate Sales Agent$82,500
- Retail Salesperson$37,350
- Sale and Related Worker$46,020
- Sales Representative$105,000
- Sales Representative$76,770
- Sales Representatives of Service$75,180
- Security$58,180
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$52,910
- Billing and Posting Clerk$53,950
- Bookkeeping$55,590
- Court$60,990
- Customer Service Representative$49,630
- Data Entry Keyer$51,660
- Dispatcher$58,710
- Eligibility Interviewer$67,650
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$79,510
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$78,270
- Hotel$38,470
- Human Resources Assistant$52,230
- Information and Record Clerk$44,190
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$61,390
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$52,670
- Library Assistant$47,830
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$57,690
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$36,810
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$52,900
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$49,320
- Office Clerk$46,690
- Order Clerk$43,800
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$65,790
- Postal Service Clerk$66,140
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$57,700
- Procurement Clerk$54,190
- Production$56,220
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$89,090
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$42,910
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$54,320
- Shipping$48,020
- Teller$48,700
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Farmworker$44,750
- Farmworker and Laborer$40,050
- Logging Equipment Operator$74,790
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$63,260
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$75,850
- Construction and Building Inspector$98,220
- Construction Laborer$53,090
- Electrician$96,600
- Fence Erector$49,350
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$102,200
- Glazier$91,870
- Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$48,460
- Helpers--Carpenter$41,990
- Highway Maintenance Worker$71,140
- Insulation Worker$76,610
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$103,100
- Painter$60,410
- Plumber$80,030
- Roofer$57,920
- Sheet Metal Worker$100,700
- Structural Iron and Steel Worker$111,500
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$67,440
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$58,240
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$51,260
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$78,960
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$88,790
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$135,500
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$89,110
- Heating$76,260
- Helpers--Installation$51,000
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$74,170
- Installation$66,550
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$58,980
- Medical Equipment Repairer$57,710
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$81,120
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$64,510
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$69,350
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$86,450
- Tire Repairer and Changer$42,080
Production
- Baker$46,960
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$49,790
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$51,110
- Coating$54,120
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$48,060
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,150
- Food Batchmaker$45,650
- Helpers--Production Worker$46,630
- Inspector$57,440
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$38,440
- Machinist$55,660
- Meat$43,340
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$46,960
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$51,910
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$39,770
- Printing Press Operator$49,750
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$88,270
- Welder$58,680
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$36,850
- Bus Driver$60,460
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$38,990
- Driver/Sales Worker$45,960
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$71,950
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$63,040
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$48,520
- Laborer and Freight$44,760
- Light Truck Driver$45,820
- Packer and Packager$39,920
- Parking Attendant$36,080
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$76,340
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$38,260
- Stocker and Order Filler$44,070
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Olympia, WA?
About $75,180 a year ($36.15 an hour): the average of the 345 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Olympia, WA?
Physician ($315,200), Chief Executive ($204,200), Sales Manager ($172,600).
What are the most common jobs in Olympia, WA?
Fast Food and Counter Worker (3,910 jobs), General and Operations Manager (3,670 jobs), Home Health and Personal Care Aide (3,370 jobs).
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.