Take-home pay by job in Washington
What 48 common jobs pay in Washington, and what's left after 2026 taxes. Sorted by take-home pay.
| Job | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software developer | $166,540 | $122,786 | $10,232 |
| Physician assistant | $164,360 | $121,326 | $10,111 |
| Pharmacist | $160,610 | $118,815 | $9,901 |
| Nurse practitioner | $156,100 | $115,795 | $9,650 |
| Lawyer | $154,130 | $114,476 | $9,540 |
| Medical and health services manager | $145,290 | $108,556 | $9,046 |
| General and operations manager | $133,750 | $100,829 | $8,402 |
| Dental hygienist | $131,160 | $99,094 | $8,258 |
| Computer systems analyst | $129,410 | $97,923 | $8,160 |
| Registered nurse | $124,200 | $94,434 | $7,869 |
| Mechanical engineer | $110,430 | $84,986 | $7,082 |
| Civil engineer | $110,000 | $84,689 | $7,057 |
| Physical therapist | $105,950 | $81,896 | $6,825 |
| High school teacher | $102,670 | $79,634 | $6,636 |
| Elementary school teacher | $102,350 | $79,413 | $6,618 |
| Radiologic technologist | $102,090 | $79,234 | $6,603 |
| Police officer | $102,080 | $79,227 | $6,602 |
| Respiratory therapist | $101,130 | $78,572 | $6,548 |
| Accountant | $96,550 | $75,414 | $6,284 |
| Electrician | $95,220 | $74,496 | $6,208 |
| Firefighter | $94,520 | $74,014 | $6,168 |
| HR specialist | $84,550 | $67,138 | $5,595 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | $83,150 | $66,173 | $5,514 |
| Plumber | $81,030 | $64,711 | $5,393 |
| HVAC technician | $75,660 | $61,007 | $5,084 |
| IT support specialist | $75,220 | $60,704 | $5,059 |
| Social worker (child, family and school) | $74,480 | $60,194 | $5,016 |
| Carpenter | $74,190 | $59,994 | $4,999 |
| Truck driver (heavy and tractor-trailer) | $64,760 | $53,316 | $4,443 |
| Medical assistant | $59,290 | $48,997 | $4,083 |
| Pharmacy technician | $58,900 | $48,689 | $4,057 |
| Bookkeeper | $58,620 | $48,468 | $4,039 |
| Dental assistant | $58,090 | $48,050 | $4,004 |
| Administrative assistant | $57,330 | $47,449 | $3,954 |
| Auto mechanic | $57,270 | $47,402 | $3,950 |
| Waiter or waitress | $56,130 | $46,502 | $3,875 |
| Customer service representative | $50,330 | $41,922 | $3,494 |
| Nursing assistant (CNA) | $49,180 | $41,014 | $3,418 |
| Teaching assistant | $49,120 | $40,967 | $3,414 |
| Delivery driver (light truck) | $49,070 | $40,927 | $3,411 |
| Security guard | $47,100 | $39,372 | $3,281 |
| Restaurant cook | $46,800 | $39,135 | $3,261 |
| Warehouse worker | $46,190 | $38,653 | $3,221 |
| Janitor | $45,520 | $38,124 | $3,177 |
| Receptionist | $44,710 | $37,484 | $3,124 |
| Childcare worker | $41,680 | $35,092 | $2,924 |
| Retail salesperson | $39,560 | $33,418 | $2,785 |
| Cashier | $38,720 | $32,754 | $2,730 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.