Cost of living

Cost of living in Washington: what jobs pay vs rent

Typical rent in Washington is about $1,641/mo (population-weighted Census gross rent, utilities included). Here's how 299 common jobs' estimated take-home pay compares.

JobEst. take-homeRent share
Chief Executive$15,548/mo11%
Family Physician$15,548/mo11%
Nurse Anesthetist$15,473/mo11%
IT Manager$13,142/mo12%
Architectural and Engineering Manager$11,482/mo14%
Natural Sciences Manager$11,183/mo15%
Dentist$11,116/mo15%
Sales Manager$11,029/mo15%
Financial Manager$10,928/mo15%
Network Architect$10,693/mo15%
Human Resources Manager$10,650/mo15%
Marketing Manager$10,568/mo16%
Computer Programmer$10,559/mo16%
Software Developer$10,555/mo16%
Physician Assistant$10,200/mo16%
Computer Hardware Engineer$10,115/mo16%
Purchasing Manager$10,022/mo16%
Pharmacist$9,978/mo16%
Public Relations Manager$9,833/mo17%
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$9,628/mo17%
Optometrist$9,305/mo18%
Information Security Analyst$9,291/mo18%
Nurse Practitioner$9,168/mo18%
Administrative Services Manager$8,996/mo18%
Industrial Production Manager$8,921/mo18%
Healthcare Manager$8,827/mo19%
Actuary$8,644/mo19%
Data Scientist$8,620/mo19%
Veterinarian$8,508/mo19%
Construction Manager$8,429/mo19%
Systems Analyst$8,366/mo20%
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Product$8,355/mo20%
Dental Hygienist$8,267/mo20%
Electrical Engineer$8,242/mo20%
Police and Detective$8,224/mo20%
Operations Manager$8,016/mo20%
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Tester$7,961/mo21%
Facilities Manager$7,817/mo21%
Firefighting and Prevention Worker$7,813/mo21%
Project Management Specialist$7,736/mo21%
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager$7,706/mo21%
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairer$7,514/mo22%
Labor Relations Specialist$7,450/mo22%
Detectives and Criminal Investigator$7,184/mo23%
Psychologist$7,181/mo23%
Database Administrator$7,117/mo23%
Management Consultant$7,066/mo23%
Web Developer$7,047/mo23%
Registered Nurse$7,002/mo23%
Industrial Engineer$6,833/mo24%
Mechanical Engineer$6,793/mo24%
Network Administrator$6,764/mo24%
Web and Digital Interface Designer$6,726/mo24%
Medical Scientist$6,686/mo25%
Construction Supervisor$6,683/mo25%
Property Manager$6,670/mo25%
Sonographer$6,599/mo25%
Physical Therapist$6,562/mo25%
Speech Pathologist$6,538/mo25%
High School Teacher$6,531/mo25%
Occupational Therapist$6,516/mo25%
Police Officer$6,468/mo25%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$6,462/mo25%
Civil Engineer$6,445/mo25%
Logistician$6,387/mo26%
Paramedic$6,377/mo26%
Financial Analyst$6,375/mo26%
Financial Examiner$6,356/mo26%
Librarian$6,312/mo26%
Market Research Analyst$6,302/mo26%
Non-Retail Sales Worker$6,289/mo26%
Credit Analyst$6,195/mo26%
Insurance Underwriter$6,165/mo27%
Architect$6,146/mo27%
Operations Research Analyst$6,093/mo27%
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$6,060/mo27%
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$6,011/mo27%
Social and Community Service Manager$5,992/mo27%
Financial Advisor$5,953/mo28%
Computer Network Support Specialist$5,933/mo28%
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$5,901/mo28%
Respiratory Therapist$5,800/mo28%
Accountant$5,761/mo28%
Firefighter$5,735/mo29%
Elementary School Teacher$5,717/mo29%
Radiologic Technologist$5,580/mo29%
Sheet Metal Worker$5,566/mo29%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$5,561/mo30%
Instructional Coordinator$5,511/mo30%
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$5,509/mo30%
Special Ed Teacher$5,497/mo30%
Chemist$5,444/mo30%
Mechanics, Installers, and Repairer$5,442/mo30%
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialist$5,405/mo30%
Public Relations Specialist$5,372/mo31%
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technician$5,354/mo31%
Electrician$5,331/mo31%
Construction and Building Inspector$5,327/mo31%
Cost Estimator$5,321/mo31%
Writer$5,299/mo31%
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technician$5,292/mo31%
HR Specialist$5,277/mo31%
Compliance Officer$5,219/mo31%
School Counselor$5,217/mo31%
Massage Therapist$5,181/mo32%
Editor$5,165/mo32%
Buyers and Purchasing Agent$5,158/mo32%
Food Service Manager$5,158/mo32%
Real Estate Agent$5,103/mo32%
Claims Adjuster$5,096/mo32%
Producers and Director$5,091/mo32%
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$5,091/mo32%
Dietitian$5,036/mo33%
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technician$5,036/mo33%
Equipment Operator$5,020/mo33%
Training and Development Specialist$5,011/mo33%
Chiropractor$5,001/mo33%
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistant$4,979/mo33%
Licensed Practical Nurse$4,952/mo33%
Plumber$4,951/mo33%
Sales Representative$4,924/mo33%
Medical Equipment Repairer$4,918/mo33%
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technician$4,905/mo33%
Production and Operating Worker$4,866/mo34%
Interior Designer$4,826/mo34%
Office and Administrative Support Worker$4,794/mo34%
Loan Officer$4,752/mo35%
Carpenter$4,687/mo35%
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agent$4,640/mo35%
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairer$4,627/mo35%
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$4,621/mo36%
Clergy$4,603/mo36%
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$4,591/mo36%
Public Safety Telecommunicator$4,579/mo36%
Surgical Technologist$4,566/mo36%
Paralegals and Legal Assistant$4,502/mo36%
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialist$4,495/mo37%
Fundraiser$4,460/mo37%
Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Worker$4,453/mo37%
Audio and Video Technician$4,412/mo37%
Graphic Designer$4,397/mo37%
Physical Therapist Assistant$4,386/mo37%
Chef$4,364/mo38%
IT Support Specialist$4,340/mo38%
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$4,333/mo38%
Diesel Mechanic$4,326/mo38%
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technician$4,293/mo38%
Advertising Sales Agent$4,291/mo38%
Skincare Specialist$4,237/mo39%
Healthcare Social Worker$4,233/mo39%
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$4,215/mo39%
HVAC Technician$4,214/mo39%
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$4,179/mo39%
Security Worker$4,134/mo40%
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerk$4,107/mo40%
Social Worker$4,106/mo40%
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$4,084/mo40%
Correctional Officer$4,083/mo40%
Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher$4,048/mo41%
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$4,046/mo41%
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tender$4,035/mo41%
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planner$4,025/mo41%
Machinist$4,018/mo41%
Architectural and Civil Drafter$3,993/mo41%
Truck Driver$3,977/mo41%
Highway Maintenance Worker$3,970/mo41%
Roofer$3,951/mo42%
Insurance Agent$3,929/mo42%
Welder$3,923/mo42%
Library Technician$3,882/mo42%
Postal Service Clerk$3,872/mo42%
Journalist$3,864/mo42%
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weigher$3,841/mo43%
Court, Municipal, and License Clerk$3,832/mo43%
Medical Records Specialist$3,808/mo43%
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$3,805/mo43%
Bus Drivers, School$3,757/mo44%
Postal Service Mail Carrier$3,747/mo44%
Auto Mechanic$3,741/mo44%
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerk$3,669/mo45%
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$3,635/mo45%
Dental Assistant$3,621/mo45%
Retail Supervisor$3,617/mo45%
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Program$3,609/mo45%
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$3,598/mo46%
Construction Laborer$3,581/mo46%
Personal Service Worker$3,559/mo46%
Veterinary Technologists and Technician$3,552/mo46%
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operator$3,539/mo46%
Bookkeeper$3,520/mo47%
Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$3,497/mo47%
Maintenance Worker$3,463/mo47%
Pharmacy Technician$3,450/mo48%
Medical Assistant$3,419/mo48%
Loan Interviewers and Clerk$3,399/mo48%
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$3,381/mo49%
Cargo and Freight Agent$3,375/mo49%
Admin Assistant$3,361/mo49%
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$3,356/mo49%
Billing and Posting Clerk$3,354/mo49%
Biological Technician$3,341/mo49%
Painter$3,326/mo49%
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistant$3,307/mo50%
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$3,304/mo50%
Hairdresser$3,271/mo50%
Fitness Trainer$3,207/mo51%
Phlebotomist$3,193/mo51%
Medical Equipment Preparer$3,190/mo51%
Server$3,184/mo52%
Order Clerk$3,171/mo52%
Psychiatric Technician$3,169/mo52%
Rehabilitation Counselor$3,166/mo52%
Ophthalmic Medical Technician$3,160/mo52%
Bartender$3,157/mo52%
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$3,140/mo52%
Butchers and Meat Cutter$3,124/mo53%
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$3,124/mo53%
Tax Preparer$3,109/mo53%
Office Clerk$3,104/mo53%
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$3,102/mo53%
Customer Service Rep$3,095/mo53%
Self-Enrichment Teacher$3,091/mo53%
Crossing Guards and Flagger$3,073/mo53%
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tender$3,073/mo53%
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer$3,063/mo54%
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerk$3,063/mo54%
Social and Human Service Assistant$3,062/mo54%
Opticians, Dispensing$3,058/mo54%
Pest Control Worker$3,053/mo54%
Printing Press Operator$3,046/mo54%
Delivery Driver$3,045/mo54%
Sports Coach$3,041/mo54%
Manicurists and Pedicurist$3,035/mo54%
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$3,030/mo54%
Teaching Assistant$3,024/mo54%
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter$3,007/mo55%
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerk$2,995/mo55%
Nursing Assistant$2,990/mo55%
Photographer$2,978/mo55%
Teller$2,978/mo55%
Landscaper$2,975/mo55%
Data Entry Keyer$2,966/mo55%
Food Service Supervisor$2,959/mo55%
Library Assistants, Clerical$2,942/mo56%
Residential Advisor$2,931/mo56%
Security Guard$2,931/mo56%
Couriers and Messenger$2,887/mo57%
File Clerk$2,887/mo57%
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,881/mo57%
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$2,868/mo57%
Bill and Account Collector$2,865/mo57%
Counter and Rental Clerk$2,861/mo57%
Restaurant Cook$2,859/mo57%
Tutor$2,858/mo57%
Parts Salesperson$2,846/mo58%
Cooks, Short Order$2,810/mo58%
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$2,796/mo59%
Preschool Teacher$2,792/mo59%
Warehouse Worker$2,791/mo59%
Slaughterers and Meat Packer$2,759/mo59%
Home Health Aide$2,751/mo60%
EMT$2,715/mo60%
Janitor$2,634/mo62%
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmer$2,634/mo62%
Food Preparation Worker$2,625/mo63%
Baker$2,617/mo63%
Stockers and Order Filler$2,617/mo63%
Food Batchmaker$2,586/mo63%
Parking Attendant$2,569/mo64%
Receptionist$2,565/mo64%
School Bus Monitor$2,556/mo64%
Recreation Worker$2,547/mo64%
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeur$2,546/mo64%
Sewing Machine Operator$2,522/mo65%
Childcare Worker$2,514/mo65%
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tender$2,497/mo66%
Driver/Sales Worker$2,488/mo66%
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$2,481/mo66%
Tire Repairers and Changer$2,469/mo66%
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helper$2,457/mo67%
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaner$2,454/mo67%
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$2,436/mo67%
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$2,436/mo67%
Retail Salesperson$2,425/mo68%
Animal Caretaker$2,419/mo68%
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmer$2,414/mo68%
Dishwasher$2,412/mo68%
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerk$2,389/mo69%
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$2,386/mo69%
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$2,364/mo69%
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker$2,356/mo70%
Cooks, Fast Food$2,348/mo70%
Cashier$2,345/mo70%
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$2,338/mo70%
Fast Food and Counter Worker$2,320/mo71%
Packers and Packagers, Hand$2,304/mo71%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Taker$2,293/mo72%
Telemarketer$2,287/mo72%
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$2,274/mo72%

Pay is BLS OEWS 2023 state median wages after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. It doesn't include state taxes, insurance, transport, or the cost of moving.

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