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Average salary by job family in Olympia
| Management | $143,820 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $117,420 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $111,660 |
| Legal | $104,770 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $102,550 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $92,610 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $88,440 |
| Construction and Extraction | $78,510 |
| Protective Service | $76,090 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $75,020 |
| Community and Social Service | $73,600 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $70,170 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $70,030 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $57,240 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $56,870 |
| Sales and Related | $56,410 |
| Production | $54,260 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $51,120 |
| Personal Care and Service | $50,600 |
| Healthcare Support | $48,960 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $46,250 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $45,380 |
Highest-paying jobs in Olympia
- Physicians, All Other$257,200
- Chief Executives$243,830
- Dentists, General$179,880
- Marketing Managers$175,450
- Sales Managers$175,450
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$172,140
- Financial Managers$158,720
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$158,690
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$158,030
- Veterinarians$157,160
Most common jobs in Olympia and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,910 | $38,230 | $36,110 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,670 | $134,870 | $122,210 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,370 | $44,760 | $44,060 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,180 | $41,530 | $37,350 |
| Management Analysts | 2,770 | $90,170 | $88,790 |
| Cashiers | 2,470 | $40,250 | $37,340 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,450 | $44,220 | $44,070 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,250 | $117,110 | $125,020 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 2,110 | $56,460 | $54,320 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,990 | $45,720 | $44,760 |
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Cost of living in Olympia
Prices in the Olympia area are 4% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 103.7 for 2024. The average local salary of $75,470 therefore buys what $72,798 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $533,918, 5.7 times the median household income of $93,985.
$533,918typical home value
$93,985median household income
103.7BEA price parity
296,640metro population
Take-home pay in Olympia
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $45,720 | $38,916 | $3,243 |
| Median wage | $61,960 | $51,965 | $4,330 |
| Average wage | $75,470 | $61,923 | $5,160 |
| 75th percentile wage | $95,640 | $76,113 | $6,343 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Salaries for every job in Olympia
Management25 jobs
- Chief Executives$244K
- Marketing Managers$175K
- Sales Managers$175K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$172K
- Financial Managers$159K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$159K
- Managers, All Other$155K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$152K
- Construction Managers$151K
- Natural Sciences Managers$151K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$147K
- Public Relations Managers$146K
- Human Resources Managers$144K
- Purchasing Managers$138K
- Administrative Services Managers$135K
- Training and Development Managers$135K
- General and Operations Managers$135K
- Facilities Managers$131K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$128K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$121K
- Industrial Production Managers$120K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$117K
- Social and Community Service Managers$112K
- Education Administrators, All Other$98K
- Food Service Managers$97K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical27 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$257K
- Dentists, General$180K
- Veterinarians$157K
- Physician Assistants$157K
- Pharmacists$153K
- Nurse Practitioners$148K
- Optometrists$145K
- Dental Hygienists$121K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$117K
- Registered Nurses$117K
- Paramedics$110K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$109K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$108K
- Occupational Therapists$108K
- Physical Therapists$105K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$100K
- Chiropractors$100K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$83K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$80K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Opticians, Dispensing$60K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$60K
- Pharmacy Technicians$58K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$58K
- Medical Records Specialists$57K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$57K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$47K
Computer and Mathematical17 jobs
- Database Architects$139K
- Information Security Analysts$134K
- Software Developers$131K
- Computer Network Architects$120K
- Data Scientists$119K
- Computer Systems Analysts$113K
- Database Administrators$112K
- Statisticians$111K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$110K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$109K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$109K
- Web Developers$108K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$108K
- Computer Programmers$102K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$95K
- Operations Research Analysts$88K
- Computer User Support Specialists$71K
Legal5 jobs
Architecture and Engineering13 jobs
- Engineers, All Other$129K
- Electrical Engineers$123K
- Mechanical Engineers$118K
- Civil Engineers$110K
- Environmental Engineers$109K
- Industrial Engineers$100K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$96K
- Surveyors$95K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$94K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Drafters, All Other$68K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$65K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$64K
Life, Physical, and Social Science18 jobs
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$125K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$116K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$115K
- Epidemiologists$110K
- School Psychologists$109K
- Economists$107K
- Chemists$106K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$102K
- Urban and Regional Planners$96K
- Hydrologists$93K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$92K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$86K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$85K
- Conservation Scientists$80K
- Foresters$80K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$58K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$57K
- Biological Technicians$55K
Business and Financial Operations23 jobs
- Labor Relations Specialists$112K
- Project Management Specialists$106K
- Financial Examiners$105K
- Personal Financial Advisors$103K
- Accountants and Auditors$97K
- Budget Analysts$95K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$92K
- Compliance Officers$92K
- Logisticians$91K
- Management Analysts$90K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$90K
- Human Resources Specialists$88K
- Loan Officers$85K
- Training and Development Specialists$85K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$83K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$83K
- Cost Estimators$82K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$81K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$81K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$78K
- Fundraisers$74K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$73K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$66K
Construction and Extraction18 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$110K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$107K
- Sheet Metal Workers$105K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$97K
- Glaziers$93K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$93K
- Electricians$93K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$89K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$82K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$79K
- Carpenters$72K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$71K
- Roofers$62K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$62K
- Construction Laborers$59K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$53K
- Fence Erectors$52K
- Helpers--Carpenters$46K
Protective Service14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$143K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$114K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$102K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$101K
- Firefighters$90K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$89K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$63K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$62K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$57K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$49K
- Security Guards$49K
- School Bus Monitors$41K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$37K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media9 jobs
Community and Social Service11 jobs
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$86K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$83K
- Healthcare Social Workers$78K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$77K
- Health Education Specialists$75K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$75K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$74K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$74K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$65K
- Community Health Workers$61K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$52K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair18 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$132K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$94K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$92K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$84K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$82K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$81K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$80K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$78K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$75K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$72K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$70K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$68K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$62K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$61K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$60K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$59K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$49K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$44K
Educational Instruction and Library23 jobs
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$101K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$98K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$98K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$97K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$97K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$95K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$94K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$94K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$93K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$92K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$89K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$88K
- Instructional Coordinators$85K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$79K
- Archivists$78K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Library Technicians$63K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$63K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$51K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$49K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$48K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44K
- Tutors$39K
Office and Administrative Support32 jobs
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$81K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$80K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$78K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$68K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$66K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$66K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$60K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$58K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$58K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$57K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$57K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$56K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$56K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$54K
- Bill and Account Collectors$54K
- Procurement Clerks$54K
- Tellers$53K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$52K
- Data Entry Keyers$51K
- Customer Service Representatives$50K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$50K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$49K
- Office Clerks, General$49K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$48K
- Order Clerks$47K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$46K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$44K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$42K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$40K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Sales and Related15 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$128K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$100K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$90K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$86K
- Insurance Sales Agents$84K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$83K
- Advertising Sales Agents$82K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$82K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$60K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$48K
- Parts Salespersons$46K
- Retail Salespersons$42K
- Cashiers$40K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$37K
Production18 jobs
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$88K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$64K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$63K
- Machinists$60K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$54K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Printing Press Operators$53K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$51K
- Food Batchmakers$50K
- Helpers--Production Workers$48K
- Bakers$48K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$44K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$39K
Transportation and Material Moving14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$72K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$69K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$64K
- Bus Drivers, School$60K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$51K
- Light Truck Drivers$48K
- Driver/Sales Workers$48K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$46K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$44K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$43K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$41K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$40K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$40K
- Parking Attendants$37K
Personal Care and Service12 jobs
- Skincare Specialists$101K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$62K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$59K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$54K
- Residential Advisors$48K
- Animal Caretakers$44K
- Recreation Workers$44K
- Tour and Travel Guides$43K
- Childcare Workers$40K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$38K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$37K
Healthcare Support11 jobs
- Massage Therapists$78K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$67K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$63K
- Medical Assistants$55K
- Dental Assistants$54K
- Nursing Assistants$49K
- Phlebotomists$49K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$49K
- Pharmacy Aides$46K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$45K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$42K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$71K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$61K
- Pest Control Workers$49K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$47K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$46K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$41K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$69K
- Waiters and Waitresses$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$58K
- Bartenders$57K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$51K
- Cooks, Restaurant$44K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$42K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$41K
- Food Preparation Workers$41K
- Dishwashers$40K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$39K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$38K
- Cooks, Fast Food$38K
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Salary in Olympia: questions
What is a good salary in Olympia?
Half of all workers in the Olympia metro earn less than $61,960 and the average is $75,470. Earning more than $95,640 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Olympia to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $72,331, because prices here are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.7).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Olympia?
Physicians, All Other ($257,200), Chief Executives ($243,830), Dentists, General ($179,880).
What is the average salary in Lacey?
Lacey is part of the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area, where the average salary is $75,470 a year and the median $61,960. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Lacey, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in Tumwater?
Tumwater is part of the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area, where the average salary is $75,470 a year and the median $61,960. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Tumwater, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA (36500), all occupations and 345 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
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