Question 1

What is the cost of living in Walla Walla, WA?

Accepted Answer

Walla Walla, WA's overall price level (BEA Regional Price Parity) is 98.52, where 100 equals the U.S. average. That means everyday goods, services, and housing cost about 1.5% less than the national average. HUD's Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom is $1,550/month.

Question 2

What is the average salary in Walla Walla, WA?

Accepted Answer

Across the 100 BLS-tracked occupation categories with published data in Walla Walla, WA, the average median wage is $87,736. The single highest-paying occupation here is Physicians, All Other at $219,860/year (BLS OEWS).

Question 3

What are the highest-paying jobs in Walla Walla?

Accepted Answer

Based on BLS OEWS data, the top-paying occupations in Walla Walla, WA are: 1) Physicians, All Other at $219,860; 2) Pharmacists at $165,210; 3) Physician Assistants at $161,980; 4) Architectural and Engineering Managers at $157,030; 5) Computer and Information Systems Managers at $152,090. Click any occupation above to see the full wage breakdown (10th to 90th percentile).

Question 4

How much does it cost to rent a 2-bedroom apartment in Walla Walla?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a 2-bedroom unit in Walla Walla, WA is $1,550/month. FMR is the rent level HUD uses to administer housing assistance and reflects the 40th percentile of standard-quality rentals, updated annually.

Question 5

Where does AffordMap's Walla Walla data come from?

Accepted Answer

Salary figures come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey. Cost of living comes from the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (RPP). Rent comes from HUD Fair Market Rents. All three are federal datasets, updated annually, and free to use. AffordMap pairs them so you can see what a salary actually buys after local costs.

Rank	Occupation	Category	Median salary	Hourly
61	Financial and Investment Analysts	Business & Finance	$72K	$34.62/hr
62	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	Construction & Trades	$70K	$33.84/hr
63	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	Healthcare	$70K	$33.78/hr
64	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	Community & Social	$68K	$32.77/hr
65	Chefs and Head Cooks	Food Service	$68K	$32.75/hr
66	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	Construction & Trades	$68K	$32.57/hr
67	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	Repair & Maintenance	$67K	$32.36/hr
68	Fundraisers	Business & Finance	$67K	$32.26/hr
69	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	Office & Admin	$67K	$32.21/hr
70	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	Community & Social	$65K	$31.2/hr

Top Paying Jobs in Walla Walla, WA

Highest paying careers in Walla Walla

Affordability snapshot: Walla Walla