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Average salary by job family in Walla Walla
| Management | $135,080 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $113,810 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $106,850 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $97,970 |
| Legal | $95,580 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $89,020 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $84,240 |
| Protective Service | $78,010 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $71,300 |
| Community and Social Service | $70,270 |
| Construction and Extraction | $67,720 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $66,060 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $62,220 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $53,670 |
| Production | $50,810 |
| Sales and Related | $50,090 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $48,770 |
| Healthcare Support | $47,680 |
| Personal Care and Service | $46,440 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $44,470 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $42,680 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $42,600 |
Highest-paying jobs in Walla Walla
- Physicians, All Other$227,170
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$169,970
- Physician Assistants$164,500
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$154,820
- Pharmacists$153,600
- Financial Managers$149,360
- Sales Managers$148,240
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$147,340
- Managers, All Other$141,720
- Medical and Health Services Managers$141,110
Most common jobs in Walla Walla and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,160 | $46,000 | $47,700 |
| Registered Nurses | 810 | $112,440 | $116,970 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 800 | $36,960 | $35,020 |
| Retail Salespersons | 640 | $40,690 | $36,620 |
| Cashiers | 490 | $37,300 | $35,930 |
| Office Clerks, General | 440 | $48,380 | $48,310 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 430 | $42,030 | $39,480 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 420 | $41,030 | $39,490 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 370 | $92,630 | $91,170 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 340 | $58,210 | $56,730 |
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Cost of living in Walla Walla
Prices in the Walla Walla area are in line with the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 98.5 for 2024. The average local salary of $66,060 therefore buys what $67,053 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $419,484, 5.8 times the median household income of $72,212.
$419,484typical home value
$72,212median household income
98.5BEA price parity
62,102metro population
Take-home pay in Walla Walla
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $43,080 | $36,795 | $3,066 |
| Median wage | $53,100 | $44,846 | $3,737 |
| Average wage | $66,060 | $55,224 | $4,602 |
| 75th percentile wage | $79,460 | $64,730 | $5,394 |
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 Walla Walla
Management11 jobs
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$170K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$155K
- Financial Managers$149K
- Sales Managers$148K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$147K
- Managers, All Other$142K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$141K
- Industrial Production Managers$131K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$125K
- General and Operations Managers$123K
- Social and Community Service Managers$110K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical12 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$227K
- Physician Assistants$164K
- Pharmacists$154K
- Nurse Practitioners$134K
- Registered Nurses$112K
- Dental Hygienists$109K
- Physical Therapists$108K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$91K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$78K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Medical Records Specialists$61K
- Pharmacy Technicians$57K
Architecture and Engineering3 jobs
- Electrical Engineers$124K
- Civil Engineers$120K
- Mechanical Engineers$105K
Computer and Mathematical5 jobs
Legal2 jobs
Business and Financial Operations15 jobs
- Management Analysts$111K
- Project Management Specialists$102K
- Logisticians$97K
- Accountants and Auditors$94K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$93K
- Loan Officers$88K
- Human Resources Specialists$86K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$82K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$78K
- Compliance Officers$77K
- Cost Estimators$75K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$72K
- Fundraisers$71K
- Training and Development Specialists$64K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$56K
Life, Physical, and Social Science1 jobs
Protective Service2 jobs
Educational Instruction and Library12 jobs
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$94K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$92K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$88K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$88K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$88K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$53K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$49K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$46K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$43K
Community and Social Service5 jobs
Construction and Extraction11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$95K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$90K
- Electricians$84K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$73K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$69K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$66K
- Carpenters$65K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$58K
- Roofers$53K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$53K
- Construction Laborers$50K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$94K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$75K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$68K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$63K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$57K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$55K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media2 jobs
Office and Administrative Support18 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$77K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$65K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$61K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$54K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$52K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$52K
- Customer Service Representatives$52K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$52K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$52K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$51K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$51K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$51K
- Office Clerks, General$48K
- Tellers$46K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$42K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$37K
Production9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$59K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$55K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Helpers--Production Workers$45K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Bakers$40K
Sales and Related12 jobs
- Real Estate Sales Agents$100K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$91K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$83K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$71K
- Insurance Sales Agents$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$54K
- Parts Salespersons$46K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$45K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$41K
- Retail Salespersons$41K
- Cashiers$37K
Transportation and Material Moving11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$73K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$59K
- Bus Drivers, School$53K
- Driver/Sales Workers$47K
- Light Truck Drivers$47K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$41K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$39K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$39K
Healthcare Support5 jobs
Personal Care and Service3 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related12 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$67K
- Waiters and Waitresses$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$58K
- Bartenders$57K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$46K
- Cooks, Restaurant$43K
- Food Preparation Workers$40K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$39K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$39K
- Dishwashers$39K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$37K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$37K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance4 jobs
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Salary in Walla Walla: questions
What is a good salary in Walla Walla?
Half of all workers in the Walla Walla metro earn less than $53,100 and the average is $66,060. Earning more than $79,460 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Walla Walla to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $68,737, because prices here are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.5).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Walla Walla?
Physicians, All Other ($227,170), Computer and Information Systems Managers ($169,970), Physician Assistants ($164,500).
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 Walla Walla, WA (47460), all occupations and 162 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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