Top Paying Jobs in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 29,790 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($315,230), Chief Executives ($204,190), Sales Managers ($172,550). The cost of living index is 103.67 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,960/month.
$120K
Avg. median salary
103.67
Cost of living index
$1,960
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Chiropractors | Healthcare | $97K | $46.55/hr |
| 92 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $97K | $46.44/hr |
| 93 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $96K | $45.98/hr |
| 94 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $96K | $45.98/hr |
| 95 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $95K | $45.81/hr |
| 96 | Web and Digital Interface Designers | Technology | $95K | $45.71/hr |
| 97 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $95K | $45.45/hr |
| 98 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $94K | $45.42/hr |
| 99 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $94K | $45.06/hr |
| 100 | Hydrologists | Science | $93K | $44.87/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average+3.7% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,960/mo
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