Washington Average Salary Rose in 2024

Average annual salary in Washington nears $100,000

Salaries in Washington continued to climb in 2024. The statewide average annual wage reached $95,160 last year, according to the Washington  Employment Security Department. That’s 6.8% higher than in 2023,...

Average annual salary in Washington nears $100,000 a year

(Photo illustration by Getty images)Salaries in Washington continued to climb in 2024. The statewide average annual wage reached $95,160 last year, according to the Washington  Employment Security Department. That’s 6.8% higher than in 2023, when the average was $89,138.  The increase was driven by a 0.7% boost in employment and a 7.5% hike in total wages and salaries, which grew by nearly $23.5 billion in 2024, the department reported. Statewid…

Washington average salary rose in 2024

Washington - The State Employment and Security Department reported a significant rise in Washington's average annual wage, which grew by 6.8% in 2024, reaching more than $95,000. This increase comes as the average weekly wage rose from $1,714 in 2023…

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Washington’s average wage increased to $95,160 in 2024 – MasonWebTV.com

Washington’s average annual wage grew by 6.8% in 2024 to $95,160, according to the state Employment Security Department. The average wage grew more in 2024 than in 2023, when it grew by 5.9%. Employment Security uses the average annual wage to calculate: The state Department of Labor & Industries also uses the average annual wage to...

Washington’s Average Wage Rises to $95,160 in 2024

OLYMPIA, WA – Washington’s average annual wage increased by 6.8% in 2024 to $95,160, according to the state Employment Security Department (ESD). The rise outpaced the 5.9% growth seen in 2023, reflecting both a modest employment uptick and a significant boost in total wages. This average wage, which includes only jobs covered by unemployment insurance, plays a key role in determining several state benefit programs and employer tax rates. The av…