State profile · WA
Healthcare wages in Washington
Median pay, take-home after state tax, and WageBench Score ranking for 57 healthcare occupations in Washington.
State tax (avg)
0.0%
No state income tax
Cost of living
107
RPP index (100 = national avg)
NLC compact
Member
Nurse Licensure Compact
Avg WageBench Score
71
Across 57 occupations
HIGHEST MEDIAN
Top-paying healthcare roles
- Cardiologists$656,330
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$553,310
- Dermatologists$526,170
- Anesthesiologists$499,990
- Surgeons, All Other (legacy)$479,460
LOWEST MEDIAN
Lowest-paying healthcare roles
- Physical Therapist Aides$39,500
- Occupational Therapy Aides$45,890
- Dietetic Technicians$47,000
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$47,730
- Orderlies$48,690
Every healthcare occupation in Washington
Sortable by median wage, take-home after tax, or composite WageBench Score. Click any occupation for the full detail page.
57 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatologists | physician | $526,170 | $526,170 | 79 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | physician | $553,310 | $553,310 | 78 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $340,010 | $340,010 | 74 |
| Cardiologists | physician | $656,330 | $656,330 | 74 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $47,730 | $47,730 | 74 |
| Exercise Physiologists | allied | $81,310 | $81,310 | 74 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $58,900 | $58,900 | 73 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $59,290 | $59,290 | 73 |
| Anesthesiologists | physician | $499,990 | $499,990 | 73 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $122,750 | $122,750 | 73 |
| Neurologists | physician | $327,140 | $327,140 | 73 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $102,090 | $102,090 | 73 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $83,150 | $83,150 | 73 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $47,000 | $47,000 | 72 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $101,130 | $101,130 | 72 |
| Recreational Therapists | allied | $77,860 | $77,860 | 72 |
| Orderlies | support | $48,690 | $48,690 | 72 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $59,740 | $59,740 | 72 |
| Therapists, All Other | allied | $98,550 | $98,550 | 72 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $126,200 | $126,200 | 72 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $164,360 | $164,360 | 72 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $124,200 | $124,200 | 72 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $121,340 | $121,340 | 72 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $160,510 | $160,510 | 72 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $156,100 | $156,100 | 71 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $292,900 | $292,900 | 71 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | physician | $343,140 | $343,140 | 71 |
| Nurse Midwives | nursing | $158,970 | $158,970 | 71 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $125,880 | $125,880 | 71 |
| Paramedics | allied | $52,690 | $52,690 | 71 |
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