How much does a manager make in Washington?
$164,200a year
Median yearly pay for managers in Washington. That is $78.92 an hour or $13,680 a month.
- Hourly
- $78.92
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $101,000Median: $164,200Highest 10%: $272,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $101,000 | $48.55 | |
| 25th | $129,600 | $62.32 | |
| Median | $164,200 | $78.92 | |
| 75th | $207,200 | $99.60 | |
| 90th | $272,500 | $131.00 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $169,000 |
| Kennewick, WA | $167,700 |
| Bremerton, WA | $154,000 |
| Olympia, WA | $149,800 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $143,600 |
| Bellingham, WA | $140,900 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $138,200 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $137,900 |
| Spokane, WA | $137,700 |
| Longview, WA | $133,400 |
| Portland, OR | $132,400 |
| Yakima, WA | $116,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for managers.
| 6. New York | $167,200 |
| 7. Virginia | $166,200 |
| 8. Rhode Island | $165,900 |
| 9. Washington | $164,200 |
| 10. Connecticut | $162,700 |
| 11. New Jersey | $161,500 |
| 12. Maryland | $159,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a manager make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $78.92 ($164,200 a year).
Do managers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $164,200 against $141,900 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Washington rank for manager pay?
Washington ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays managers the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $169,000 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.