Public-Sector Pay in Washington
454 roles at 65 employers · updated October 2026
What Washington's cities, counties, school districts and other public employers pay, taken from their own job postings:
454Roles with posted pay
65Public employers
4,986Postings behind the numbersLast 12 months
351Open right now
How Washington public-sector pay is spread
Each role placed by the midpoint of its newest posted range, as full-time yearly pay.
Roles
| <$40k | 14 |
|---|---|
| $40k | 126 |
| $60k | 135 |
| $80k | 72 |
| $100k | 61 |
| $120k | 30 |
| $140k | 6 |
| $160k | 8 |
| $180k | 2 |
| $200k+ | 0 |
Common roles across Washington employers
Lowest to highest posted range for the role, across every employer that posted it.
Paraeducator7 employers · highest at Kent School District, WA
$25–$36.18/hr
Program Specialist6 employers · highest at State of Washington
$45,900–$104,052/yr
Administrative Assistant4 employers · highest at City of SeaTac, WA
≈$55k–$100k/yr
Office Assistant3 employers · highest at Pierce County, WA
≈$49k–$77k/yr
Legal Assistant3 employers · highest at Pierce County, WA
≈$46k–$73k/yr
Business Analyst3 employers · highest at King County, WA
$86,688–$139,542/yr
Maintenance Worker3 employers · highest at City of Wenatchee, WA
$53,025–$82,428/yr
Highest posted pay in Washington's public sector
Advanced Care PractitionerState of Washington
$66.22–$108.53/hr
Wastewater Treatment OperatorKing County, WA
$171,444–$217,308/yr
Assistant City AttorneyCity of Seattle, WA
$61.65–$99.22/hr
PsychologistState of Washington
$147,036–$197,796/yr
DentistState of Washington
$138,552–$186,360/yr
Power Systems EngineerCity of Tacoma, WA
$98,280–$184,808/yr
DirectorPuget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD), WA
$139,781–$183,405/yr
Civil EngineerCity of Seattle, WA
$75–$87/hr
DentistCHC of Snohomish County, WA
$160,133–$173,859/yr
Information OfficerState of Washington
$153,068–$173,472/yr
Who is hiring now
Open postings with published pay, by employer.
Postings by employer type
Last 12 months of postings with published pay.
Pay by employer
Newest posted range for each role. Open an employer to see its roles; each role links to its full pay history.
State of Washington216 roles · 2,967 postings · 168 openPay overview →Open jobs →
$65,100–$87,576/yr
$20/hr
$55,596–$74,748/yr
$52,368–$70,452/yr
$71,136–$95,676/yr
$62,880–$84,528/yr
$66.22–$108.53/hr
$66,072–$93,288/yr
$88,788–$119,460/yr
$83,856–$157,080/yr
$110,375–$129,855/yr
$103,320–$126,504/yr
$52,872–$102,996/yr
$39,036–$51,600/yr
$75,982–$88,099/yr
$108,000–$134,016/yr
$94,554–$118,718/yr
$86,688–$113,736/yr
$70,453–$92,441/yr
$57,852–$77,424/yr
$21.48–$28.62/hr
$80,496–$108,228/yr
$69,348–$93,288/yr
$66,072–$93,288/yr
$67,740–$91,020/yr
$19–$25/hr
$79,380–$106,704/yr
$71,136–$95,676/yr
$86,000–$97,000/yr
$74,748–$100,488/yr
$53,796–$87,756/yr
$109,548/yr
$76,884–$103,344/yr
$69,744–$80,820/yr
$64,776–$75,108/yr
$84,528–$113,736/yr
$67,098–$88,039/yr
$59,790–$80,496/yr
$42,780–$56,952/yr
$66,276–$71,376/yr
$63,108–$84,792/yr
$53,232–$71,376/yr
$72,552–$97,548/yr
$117,180/yr
$53,232–$86,916/yr
$66,276–$71,376/yr
$83,340–$112,092/yr
$69,348–$93,288/yr
$80,496–$108,228/yr
$74,748–$100,488/yr
$66,072–$93,288/yr
$43,836–$58,392/yr
$48,048–$71,136/yr
$74,748–$100,488/yr
$44,856–$59,760/yr
$64,512–$86,688/yr
$105,612–$142,020/yr
$138,552–$186,360/yr
$58,392–$78,504/yr
$146,742–$160,332/yr
$54,204–$71,136/yr
$22–$30/hr
$43,980–$61,644/yr
$98,724–$161,796/yr
$43,836–$58,392/yr
$51,600–$80,496/yr
$54,204–$71,136/yr
$54,204–$71,136/yr
$49,116–$67,716/yr
$66,072–$88,788/yr
$54,204–$78,504/yr
$38,340–$50,412/yr
$67,704–$91,104/yr
$42.82–$70.21/hr
$62,880–$84,528/yr
$43,836–$58,392/yr
$66,072–$76,608/yr
$69,348–$80,496/yr
$25.96–$30.11/hr
$48,048–$64,512/yr
$74,748–$100,488/yr
$69,348–$93,288/yr
$47,004–$62,880/yr
$67,992–$91,464/yr
$56,952–$76,608/yr
$78,504–$105,612/yr
$69,348–$93,288/yr
$21.48–$28.62/hr
$62,880–$84,528/yr
$69,348–$93,288/yr
$56,952–$76,608/yr
$58,392–$78,504/yr
$23.61–$33.21/hr
$30–$40/hr
$51,600–$69,348/yr
$98,724–$161,796/yr
$50,412–$67,704/yr
$96,660–$112,092/yr
$62,880–$84,528/yr
$55,596–$74,748/yr
$64,512–$74,748/yr
$61,332–$82,440/yr
$54,204–$71,136/yr
$68,000–$75,000/yr
$157,212–$170,000/yr
$92,028–$123,684/yr
$69,744–$108,780/yr
$60,660–$81,324/yr
$50,412–$67,704/yr
$41,820–$55,596/yr
$43,836–$64,512/yr
$38,340–$50,412/yr
$50,592–$67,992/yr
$51,600–$69,348/yr
$62,880–$84,528/yr
$76,884–$103,344/yr
$111,936/yr
$74,748–$95,676/yr
$58,392–$71,136/yr
$76,608–$102,996/yr
$54,204–$72,900/yr
$88,623–$119,273/yr
$125,544–$138,552/yr
$153,068–$173,472/yr
$45,924–$59,760/yr
$71,136–$95,676/yr
$79,812–$107,328/yr
$85,800–$115,416/yr
$85,800–$115,416/yr
$74,268–$97,476/yr
$90,096–$121,176/yr
$115,008–$154,656/yr
$104,256–$140,280/yr
$90,096–$121,176/yr
$52,932–$71,088/yr
$94,620–$127,248/yr
$55,596–$74,748/yr
$69,348/yr
$69,348–$93,288/yr
$44,856–$59,760/yr
$132,540–$161,436/yr
$51,840–$69,744/yr
$64,512–$86,688/yr
$49,296–$66,072/yr
$72,816–$97,968/yr
$42,820–$55,596/yr
$59,760–$80,496/yr
$61,332–$82,440/yr
$64,512–$86,688/yr
$69,240–$93,288/yr
$45,924–$59,760/yr
$43,836–$58,392/yr
$35.24–$47.43/hr
$50,412–$66,072/yr
$41,820–$55,596/yr
$56,952–$66,072/yr
$78,504–$91,104/yr
$99,036–$133,200/yr
$59,760–$80,477/yr
$57,852–$77,424/yr
$27.71–$37.08/hr
$49,152–$65,100/yr
$49,296–$66,072/yr
$23.75–$31.74/hr
$62,880–$84,528/yr
$18–$24/hr
$38,268–$49,428/yr
$52,872–$71,136/yr
$53,952–$71,880/yr
$80,496–$108,228/yr
$48,324–$64,776/yr
$45,924–$59,760/yr
$86,612–$101,898/yr
$59,760–$80,496/yr
$93,960–$144,576/yr
$77,424–$104,052/yr
$84,528–$113,736/yr
$71,472–$96,144/yr
$97,548–$131,256/yr
$147,036–$197,796/yr
$101,520–$136,596/yr
$56,952–$76,608/yr
$54,204–$71,136/yr
$93,984–$154,068/yr
$46.84–$76.79/hr
$80,496–$105,612/yr
$49,296–$74,748/yr
$66,072–$88,788/yr
$50,412–$67,704/yr
$80,496–$108,228/yr
$69,348–$93,288/yr
$66,072–$93,288/yr
$45,024–$60,132/yr
$51,600–$80,496/yr
$61,644–$69,744/yr
$54,504–$73,284/yr
$21–$28/hr
$76,884–$103,344/yr
$41,820–$58,392/yr
$82,440–$108,228/yr
$88,056–$164,940/yr
$66,072–$98,064/yr
$88,788–$119,458/yr
$66,072–$88,788/yr
$74,400–$86,220/yr
$64,512–$86,688/yr
$63,552–$73,584/yr
$39,924–$52,872/yr
$18.36–$23.61/hr
$19–$25/hr
$30.11–$39.48/hr
$51,600–$59,760/yr
$89,400–$144,804/yr
$46,764–$62,508/yr
$44,856–$59,760/yr
$57,252–$76,968/yr
King County, WA34 roles · 331 postings · 11 openPay overview →Open jobs →
$29–$37/hr
$115,419–$139,547/yr
$122,671–$153,722/yr
$121,042–$153,428/yr
$110,088–$139,542/yr
$121,042–$153,428/yr
$102,527–$129,959/yr
$41–$52/hr
$123,947–$149,822/yr
$28–$35/hr
$92,770–$153,722/yr
$100,124–$126,913/yr
$46–$58/hr
$60–$76/hr
$107,507–$136,272/yr
$95,486–$121,033/yr
$82,821–$104,980/yr
$87,769–$111,252/yr
$80,735–$98,037/yr
$29–$37/hr
$36.21–$45.90/hr
$129,968–$164,742/yr
$116,251–$151,050/yr
$29–$36/hr
$39.81–$50.47/hr
$97,777–$123,938/yr
$103,272–$163,621/yr
$42–$57/hr
$42–$57/hr
$22–$28/hr
$28–$35/hr
$39–$49/hr
$171,444–$217,308/yr
$85,712–$108,645/yr
Seattle Public Schools, WA42 roles · 323 postings · 16 openPay overview →Open jobs →
$46,609–$63,391/yr
$46,609–$63,391/yr
$74,736–$146,088/yr
$46,609–$63,391/yr
$46,609–$63,391/yr
$74,736–$146,088/yr
$74,736–$146,088/yr
$46,609–$63,391/yr
$46,609–$63,391/yr
$46,609–$63,391/yr
$46,609–$63,391/yr
$74,736–$146,088/yr
$46,609–$63,391/yr
$46,609–$63,391/yr
$46,609–$63,391/yr
$46,609–$63,391/yr
$74,736–$146,088/yr
$46,609–$63,391/yr
$46,609–$63,391/yr
$74,736–$146,088/yr
$74,736–$146,088/yr
$74,736–$146,088/yr
$74,736–$146,088/yr
$46,609–$63,391/yr
$46,609–$63,391/yr
$43,962–$59,796/yr
$74,736–$146,088/yr
$46,609–$63,391/yr
$46,609–$63,391/yr
$46,609–$63,391/yr
$46,609–$63,391/yr
$46,609–$63,391/yr
$74,736–$146,088/yr
$22.21–$26.83/hr
$22.44–$26.97/hr
$46,609–$63,391/yr
$74,736–$146,088/yr
$46,609–$63,391/yr
$74,736–$146,088/yr
$43,966–$59,781/yr
$46,609–$63,391/yr
$48,076–$65,392/yr
Tacoma Public Schools, WA25 roles · 195 postings · 20 openPay overview →Open jobs →
$17/hr
$17.13/hr
$19.19/hr
$23.72/hr
$29.50–$30.50/hr
$29.50–$30.50/hr
$28.50–$29.50/hr
$29.50–$30.50/hr
$29.50–$30.50/hr
$17.13/hr
$17/hr
$27.46/hr
$17/hr
$17.35/hr
$17.80/hr
$17/hr
$21.89/hr
$17.35/hr
$29.50–$30.50/hr
$29.50–$30.50/hr
$29.50–$30.50/hr
$75,462–$147,998/yr
$75,462–$150,803/yr
City of Seattle, WA17 roles · 125 postings · 9 openPay overview →Open jobs →
$48.07–$55.96/hr
$34–$39/hr
$34.32–$38.25/hr
$39.65–$44.51/hr
$41.44–$48.31/hr
$61.65–$99.22/hr
$50.15–$67.12/hr
$55.96–$65.41/hr
$75–$87/hr
$42.90–$46.53/hr
$62–$73/hr
$43–$50/hr
$34.32–$37.06/hr
$100,000–$120,000/yr
$29.39–$35.72/hr
$38/hr
$56.23–$65.54/hr
Kent School District, WA8 roles · 113 postings · 11 openPay overview →Open jobs →
$26.68–$33.26/hr
$75,276–$146,936/yr
$24.80–$29.50/hr
$23.18–$26.87/hr
$29.43–$36.18/hr
$30.89–$37.99/hr
$75,276–$146,936/yr
$75,276–$146,936/yr
Pierce County, WA14 roles · 104 postings · 4 openPay overview →Open jobs →
$29–$36/hr
$27–$33/hr
$47–$61/hr
$57–$72/hr
$110,699–$142,678/yr
$83,235–$110,390/yr
$94,071–$136,248/yr
$33–$41/hr
$28–$35/hr
$28–$38/hr
$30–$37/hr
$26.25–$30/hr
$45–$57/hr
$40–$51/hr
Educational Service District 112, WA5 roles · 60 postings · 9 openPay overview →Open jobs →
$21.82/hr
$76,626–$115,599/yr
$21.82–$26.99/hr
$58,753–$98,665/yr
$60,966–$100,145/yr
Federal Way Public Schools, WA2 roles · 57 postings · 18 openOpen jobs →
$28.60–$31.34/hr
$26.90–$29.64/hr
City of Spokane, WA1 role · 43 postings · 7 openOpen jobs →
$18/hr
Washington State University Tri-Cities6 roles · 39 postings · 4 openPay overview →Open jobs →
$48,743–$73,114/yr
$48,048–$56,952/yr
$45,924–$61,332/yr
$59,305–$90,835/yr
$40,548–$45,000/yr
$45,010–$64,771/yr
Highline Public Schools, WA5 roles · 36 postings · 2 openPay overview →Open jobs →
$29.51–$32.51/hr
$71,962–$140,638/yr
$73,833–$144,164/yr
$71,962–$140,638/yr
$71,962–$140,638/yr
King County Housing Authority, WA6 roles · 34 postings · 2 openPay overview →Open jobs →
$41–$48/hr
$28.82–$31.11/hr
$33–$38/hr
$51.48–$57.41/hr
$22–$25/hr
$38–$40/hr
Snohomish School District, WA2 roles · 32 postings · 5 openOpen jobs →
$27.38–$31.13/hr
$28.91–$32.84/hr
Clark County, WA4 roles · 26 postings · 2 openPay overview →
$25.85–$33.61/hr
$50.58–$68.30/hr
$33.26–$44.90/hr
$25.85–$33.61/hr
Whatcom County, WA3 roles · 25 postings · 3 openPay overview →Open jobs →
$22–$33/hr
$86,436–$158,448/yr
$32.41–$34.99/hr
City of Lynnwood, WA2 roles · 21 postings · 3 openOpen jobs →
$88,519–$99,831/yr
$106,379–$128,881/yr
Edmonds School District, WA2 roles · 19 postings · 4 openOpen jobs →
$29.61–$33.52/hr
$32.76–$36.67/hr
Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District, WA2 roles · 17 postings · 2 openOpen jobs →
$18.68–$25.86/hr
$21–$29/hr
County of Thurston, WA3 roles · 16 postingsPay overview →Open jobs →
$50,808–$67,572/yr
$53,352–$70,968/yr
$48,396–$64,368/yr
Standard School District, WA1 role · 16 postings · 8 open
$18.66–$23.31/hr
Auburn School District #408, WA1 role · 14 postings · 2 openOpen jobs →
$28/hr
CHC of Snohomish County, WA2 roles · 14 postings · 1 openOpen jobs →
$160,133–$173,859/yr
$22–$27/hr
Lower Columbia College, WA1 role · 14 postingsOpen jobs →
$18.36/hr
Grays Harbor County, WA1 role · 12 postingsOpen jobs →
$63,939–$74,006/yr
Snoqualmie Valley School District 410, WA1 role · 12 postings · 2 openOpen jobs →
$25.83–$30/hr
Skagit Valley College, WA2 roles · 11 postings · 3 openOpen jobs →
$46,831–$61,286/yr
$45,924–$59,760/yr
North Bend Sch Dist 13, WA1 role · 10 postings · 2 open
$18–$22/hr
Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, Washington1 role · 9 postings · 1 openOpen jobs →
$18.58–$20.43/hr
Bellevue College, WA1 role · 7 postings · 4 openOpen jobs →
$45,900–$61,296/yr
City of Auburn, WA1 role · 7 postings · 1 openOpen jobs →
$64,770/yr
City of Mountlake Terrace, WA1 role · 7 postings · 2 open
$22.22–$27.32/hr
City of Mukilteo, WA1 role · 7 postingsOpen jobs →
$53,025–$64,388/yr
City of Tumwater, WA1 role · 7 postings · 3 openOpen jobs →
$31–$38/hr
City of Renton, WA1 role · 6 postingsOpen jobs →
$22–$26/hr
City of Tacoma, WA1 role · 6 postingsOpen jobs →
$98,280–$184,808/yr
City of Wenatchee, WA1 role · 6 postings
$65,034–$82,428/yr
San Juan County, WA1 role · 6 postings · 1 openOpen jobs →
$41–$53/hr
Tacoma Community College, WA1 role · 6 postingsOpen jobs →
$45,924–$61,332/yr
Yakima County, Washington1 role · 6 postingsOpen jobs →
$30–$32/hr
Administrative Office of the Courts, WA1 role · 5 postings
$86,688–$113,736/yr
Big Bend Community College, WA1 role · 5 postingsOpen jobs →
$45,924–$59,760/yr
City of Kennewick, WA1 role · 5 postingsOpen jobs →
$58,781–$70,138/yr
City of Lacey, WA1 role · 5 postingsOpen jobs →
$18.87–$20.18/hr
City of Mount Vernon, WA1 role · 5 postingsOpen jobs →
$68,880–$87,252/yr
City of Richland, WA1 role · 5 postingsOpen jobs →
$36–$41/hr
City of SeaTac, WA1 role · 5 postings
$38–$48/hr
Clark College, WA1 role · 5 postings · 2 openOpen jobs →
$41,820–$55,596/yr
County of Mason, WA1 role · 5 postingsOpen jobs →
$65,024–$73,569/yr
Educational Service District 123, WA1 role · 5 postings · 2 openOpen jobs →
$17.13–$17.14/hr
Kitsap 911, WA1 role · 5 postings
$35–$48/hr
PUD #1 of Clallam County, WA1 role · 5 postingsOpen jobs →
$25/hr
Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County, WA1 role · 5 postingsOpen jobs →
$110,800–$138,500/yr
Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD), WA1 role · 5 postingsOpen jobs →
$139,781–$183,405/yr
STATE OF PLAY1 role · 5 postings
$55,000–$65,000/yr
Seattle Housing Authority, WA1 role · 5 postingsOpen jobs →
$32–$44/hr
Snohomish County, WA1 role · 5 postingsOpen jobs →
$55,779–$71,190/yr
Vancouver Housing Authority, WA1 role · 5 postingsOpen jobs →
$90,949–$131,876/yr
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Public-sector pay in Washington: FAQ
Which public-sector jobs pay the most in Washington?
The highest posted ranges are Advanced Care Practitioner at State of Washington ($66.22–$108.53/hr); Wastewater Treatment Operator at King County, WA ($171,444–$217,308/yr); Assistant City Attorney at City of Seattle, WA ($61.65–$99.22/hr); Psychologist at State of Washington ($147,036–$197,796/yr); Dentist at State of Washington ($138,552–$186,360/yr).
How much do Washington public employers pay a Paraeducator?
7 Washington public employers posted Paraeducator pay in the last 12 months, ranging $25–$36.18/hr. The highest range was posted by Kent School District, WA.
How much do Washington public employers pay a Program Specialist?
6 Washington public employers posted Program Specialist pay in the last 12 months, ranging $45,900–$104,052/yr. The highest range was posted by State of Washington.
How much do Washington public employers pay a Administrative Assistant?
4 Washington public employers posted Administrative Assistant pay in the last 12 months, ranging ≈$55k–$100k/yr. The highest range was posted by City of SeaTac, WA.
Where do these pay figures come from?
From the employers' own job postings over the last 12 months. Each range is shown as posted; nothing is averaged or estimated. The bars convert hourly and daily pay to a full-time year (2,080 hours or 260 days) only so roles can be compared.