Salaries in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area
Typical pay for 345 jobs in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area. The median for all workers is $61,960 a year ($29.79 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$61,960
Median hourly
$29.79
Workers
130,300
vs U.S. median
+22%
Highest paying jobs in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $315,230 | 180 |
| Chief Executive | $204,190 | 130 |
| Sales Manager | $172,550 | 240 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $166,910 | 270 |
| Marketing Manager | $166,790 | 180 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $164,550 | 90 |
| Veterinarian | $158,880 | 100 |
| Pharmacist | $154,860 | 220 |
| Physician Assistant | $153,940 | 90 |
| Managers, All Other | $149,820 | 260 |
| Public Relations Manager | $148,090 | 150 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $145,950 | 180 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $145,560 | 110 |
| Optometrist | $142,720 | 40 |
| Construction Manager | $142,500 | 160 |
Most common jobs in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,910 | $36,110 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,670 | $122,210 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,370 | $44,060 |
| Retail Salesperson | 3,180 | $37,350 |
| Management Analyst | 2,770 | $88,790 |
| Cashier | 2,470 | $37,340 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,450 | $44,070 |
| Registered Nurse | 2,250 | $125,020 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 2,110 | $54,320 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,990 | $44,760 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,970 | $46,690 |
| Software Developer | 1,920 | $124,060 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 1,700 | $51,350 |
| Customer Service Representative | 1,430 | $49,630 |
| Human Resources Specialist | 1,410 | $86,700 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in Washington.
All 345 jobs by category
Management Occupations (25)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (23)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (17)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (13)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (18)Community and Social Service Occupations (11)Legal Occupations (5)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (23)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (9)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (27)Healthcare Support Occupations (11)Protective Service Occupations (14)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (13)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (6)Personal Care and Service Occupations (12)Sales and Related Occupations (15)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (32)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (3)Construction and Extraction Occupations (18)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (18)Production Occupations (18)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (14)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Architect | $118,140 | $56.80 | 250 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $92,770 | $44.60 | 250 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $100,620 | $48.38 | 250 |
| Computer Programmer | $108,740 | $52.28 | 30 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $107,140 | $51.51 | 710 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $67,500 | $32.45 | 750 |
| Data Scientist | $120,040 | $57.71 | 120 |
| Database Administrator | $115,330 | $55.45 | 390 |
| Database Architect | $133,500 | $64.18 | 210 |
| Information Security Analyst | $126,850 | $60.99 | 330 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $112,530 | $54.10 | 800 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $84,500 | $40.63 | 600 |
| Software Developer | $124,060 | $59.64 | 1,920 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $107,140 | $51.51 | 420 |
| Statistician | $109,550 | $52.67 | 60 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $95,070 | $45.71 | 210 |
| Web Developer | $111,560 | $53.64 | 290 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $93,720 | $45.06 | 70 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $60,990 | $29.32 | 80 |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | $97,650 | $46.95 | 50 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $76,600 | $36.83 | 200 |
| Civil Engineer | $108,240 | $52.04 | 860 |
| Drafters, All Other | $60,600 | $29.14 | 40 |
| Electrical Engineer | $120,070 | $57.72 | 80 |
| Engineers, All Other | $132,010 | $63.47 | 40 |
| Environmental Engineer | $108,240 | $52.04 | 190 |
| Industrial Engineer | $94,530 | $45.45 | 50 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $106,340 | $51.12 | 70 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $59,170 | $28.45 | 40 |
| Surveyor | $91,060 | $43.78 | 40 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $105,250 | $50.60 | 90 |
| Biological Technician | $54,190 | $26.05 | 100 |
| Chemist | $93,340 | $44.87 | 50 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $108,240 | $52.04 | 50 |
| Conservation Scientist | $78,460 | $37.72 | 320 |
| Economist | $103,000 | $49.52 | 160 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $51,400 | $24.71 | 30 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $86,700 | $41.68 | 500 |
| Epidemiologist | $108,240 | $52.04 | 330 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | $49,100 | $23.61 | 40 |
| Forester | $76,600 | $36.83 | 110 |
| Hydrologist | $93,340 | $44.87 | 80 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $118,290 | $56.87 | 50 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $95,640 | $45.98 | 160 |
| School Psychologist | $105,810 | $50.87 | 80 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $119,520 | $57.46 | 70 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $95,640 | $45.98 | 750 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $82,500 | $39.66 | 250 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $80,430 | $38.67 | 580 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $76,690 | $36.87 | 250 |
| Community Health Worker | $53,970 | $25.95 | 80 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $83,050 | $39.93 | 220 |
| Health Education Specialist | $78,460 | $37.72 | 1,010 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $77,390 | $37.21 | 200 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $57,370 | $27.58 | 210 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $85,650 | $41.18 | 120 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $63,570 | $30.56 | 290 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $50,620 | $24.34 | 250 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $67,650 | $32.53 | 610 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators | $108,570 | $52.20 | 30 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $114,120 | $54.87 | 50 |
| Lawyer | $132,900 | $63.90 | 630 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $100,510 | $48.32 | 100 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $71,140 | $34.20 | 570 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coaches and Scouts | $46,620 | — | 650 |
| Editor | $68,830 | $33.09 | 70 |
| Floral Designer | $44,420 | $21.36 | 30 |
| Graphic Designer | $67,710 | $32.55 | 110 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $45,040 | $21.65 | 80 |
| Photographer | $43,550 | $20.94 | 40 |
| Producers and Directors | $74,980 | $36.05 | 40 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $84,470 | $40.61 | 630 |
| Technical Writer | $85,050 | $40.89 | 50 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $48,890 | $23.51 | 480 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $59,350 | $28.53 | 140 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $44,060 | $21.18 | 3,370 |
| Massage Therapist | $78,320 | $37.66 | 200 |
| Medical Assistant | $55,700 | $26.78 | 580 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $43,680 | $21.00 | 60 |
| Nursing Assistant | $48,060 | $23.11 | 1,040 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $42,510 | $20.44 | 70 |
| Phlebotomist | $47,280 | $22.73 | 80 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $74,250 | $35.70 | 80 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $39,760 | $19.12 | 190 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $81,550 | $39.21 | 230 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $51,400 | $24.71 | 80 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $88,790 | $42.69 | 230 |
| Firefighter | $90,050 | $43.29 | 260 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $104,610 | $50.29 | 150 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $127,110 | $61.11 | 170 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $140,730 | $67.66 | 140 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $55,960 | $26.90 | 50 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $35,710 | $17.17 | 130 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $99,810 | $47.99 | 380 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $56,530 | $27.18 | 30 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $51,040 | $24.54 | 170 |
| School Bus Monitor | $40,710 | $19.57 | 50 |
| Security Guard | $43,920 | $21.12 | 840 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $50,180 | $24.13 | 530 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $72,270 | $34.74 | 140 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $36,600 | $17.59 | 330 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $48,820 | $23.47 | 290 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $44,960 | $21.61 | 1,090 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $37,320 | $17.94 | 190 |
| Dishwasher | $37,070 | $17.82 | 340 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $36,110 | $17.36 | 3,910 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $54,200 | $26.06 | 690 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,950 | $18.25 | 680 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $37,540 | $18.05 | 220 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $36,030 | $17.32 | 330 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $53,000 | $25.48 | 1,410 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $61,920 | $29.77 | 100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $69,820 | $33.57 | 50 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $44,100 | $21.20 | 1,350 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $44,850 | $21.56 | 760 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $38,920 | $18.71 | 580 |
| Pest Control Worker | $47,720 | $22.94 | 80 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $35,040 | $16.84 | 280 |
| Animal Caretaker | $37,900 | $18.22 | 240 |
| Childcare Worker | $38,390 | $18.46 | 240 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $49,840 | $23.96 | 410 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $52,000 | $25.00 | 90 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $58,690 | $28.22 | n/a |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $49,840 | $23.96 | 290 |
| Recreation Worker | $40,330 | $19.39 | 210 |
| Residential Advisor | $46,140 | $22.18 | 50 |
| Skincare Specialist | $81,490 | $39.18 | 90 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $38,580 | $18.55 | 60 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $36,680 | $17.64 | 220 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Sales Agent | $73,280 | $35.23 | 40 |
| Cashier | $37,340 | $17.95 | 2,470 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $43,910 | $21.11 | 360 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $36,650 | $17.62 | 140 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $92,910 | $44.67 | 130 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $57,580 | $27.68 | 920 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $66,150 | $31.80 | 480 |
| Parts Salesperson | $43,980 | $21.15 | 240 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $82,500 | $39.66 | 180 |
| Retail Salesperson | $37,350 | $17.96 | 3,180 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $46,020 | $22.13 | n/a |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $75,180 | $36.14 | 560 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $76,770 | $36.91 | 700 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $105,000 | $50.48 | 280 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $58,180 | $27.97 | 230 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $40,050 | $19.26 | 150 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $44,750 | $21.51 | 30 |
| Logging Equipment Operator | $74,790 | $35.96 | 110 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $63,260 | $30.41 | 800 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $75,850 | $36.47 | 120 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $98,220 | $47.22 | 120 |
| Construction Laborer | $53,090 | $25.52 | 730 |
| Electrician | $96,600 | $46.44 | 530 |
| Fence Erector | $49,350 | $23.72 | 60 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $102,210 | $49.14 | 460 |
| Glazier | $91,870 | $44.17 | 70 |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Worker | $48,460 | $23.30 | 70 |
| Helpers--Carpenters | $41,990 | $20.19 | n/a |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $71,140 | $34.20 | 80 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $76,610 | $36.83 | 40 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $103,060 | $49.55 | 260 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $60,410 | $29.04 | 230 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $80,030 | $38.48 | 310 |
| Roofer | $57,920 | $27.84 | 260 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $100,650 | $48.39 | 100 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $111,500 | $53.61 | 40 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $36,850 | $17.72 | 60 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $60,460 | $29.07 | 450 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $38,990 | $18.75 | 210 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $45,960 | $22.10 | 150 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $71,950 | $34.59 | 410 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $63,040 | $30.31 | 1,210 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $48,520 | $23.33 | 840 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $44,760 | $21.52 | 1,990 |
| Light Truck Driver | $45,820 | $22.03 | 660 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $39,920 | $19.19 | 270 |
| Parking Attendant | $36,080 | $17.35 | 50 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $76,340 | $36.70 | 130 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $38,260 | $18.40 | 160 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $44,070 | $21.19 | 2,450 |