How much does a hotel make in Washington?
$40,460a year
Median yearly pay for hotels in Washington. That is $19.45 an hour or $3,372 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.45
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,850Median: $40,460Highest 10%: $48,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,850 | $17.72 | |
| 25th | $37,930 | $18.24 | |
| Median | $40,460 | $19.45 | |
| 75th | $45,460 | $21.86 | |
| 90th | $48,710 | $23.42 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $44,520 |
| Bellingham, WA | $39,140 |
| Bremerton, WA | $39,070 |
| Portland, OR | $38,970 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $38,650 |
| Olympia, WA | $38,470 |
| Kennewick, WA | $38,110 |
| Spokane, WA | $38,020 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $37,870 |
| Longview, WA | $37,430 |
| Yakima, WA | $36,960 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $35,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hotels.
| 1. Hawaii | $59,110 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $47,060 |
| 3. Vermont | $44,940 |
| 4. Washington | $40,460 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $39,400 |
| 6. California | $39,360 |
| 7. Nevada | $38,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hotel make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $19.45 ($40,460 a year).
Do hotels make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $40,460 against $35,070 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Washington rank for hotel pay?
Washington ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays hotels the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $44,520 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.