Wages in the State of Washington Exceed Wages in the United States

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Total wages in all industries in Washington when analyzed can be understood as being medium-high when analyzed with other States in the United States. The overall wages are greater than average in United States of $40,259.

The counties in the State of Washington in terms of total industry wages in the 2nd quarter of 2006, range from $51,786 in King County to a low of a $17,889 in Okanogan County.

Top ten counties in terms of industry wages in the Washington
Total Industry Wages

1. King County ($51,786)
2. Snohomish County ($42,419)
3. Benton County ($38,986)
4. Clark County ($36,320)
5. Pierce County ($35,071)
6. Cowlitz County ($33,973)
7. Lewis County ($32,216)
8. Thurston County ($31,901)
9. Spokane County ($31,700)
10. Pend Oreille County ($31,528)


About: These facts are part of the eCanned.com Industry Analysis Series.

Datasource: U.S. Department of Labor. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). Private Sector Employment Only.