State of Washington Pay
216 roles · 2,967 postings · updated October 2026
What State of Washington pays, role by role, from its own job postings: 216 roles with published pay over the last 12 months. Ranges are shown exactly as posted; the charts compare them as full-time yearly pay.
216Roles with posted pay
2,967Postings behind the numbersLast 12 months
168Open right now
$226k/yrTop of the posted ranges
How State of Washington pay is spread
Each role placed by the midpoint of its newest posted range, as full-time yearly pay.
Roles
| <$40k | 0 |
|---|---|
| $40k | 50 |
| $60k | 79 |
| $80k | 46 |
| $100k | 22 |
| $120k | 12 |
| $140k | 2 |
| $160k | 4 |
| $180k | 1 |
| $200k+ | 0 |
Pay by role at State of Washington
Newest posted range for each role, highest first. Each role links to its full pay history.
Advanced Care Practitioner10 postings
$66.22–$108.53/hr
Psychologist9 postings · 4 open
$147,036–$197,796/yr
Dentist8 postings · 1 open
$138,552–$186,360/yr
Information Officer6 postings
$153,068–$173,472/yr
Executive Director13 postings
$157,212–$170,000/yr
Team Leader12 postings · 1 open
$88,056–$164,940/yr
DSHS BHHA Registered Nurse7 postings
$98,724–$161,796/yr
DSHS WSH Registered Nurse8 postings
$98,724–$161,796/yr
L& Electrical Construction Inspector5 postings
$132,540–$161,436/yr
Director7 postings
$146,742–$160,332/yr
Registered Nurse On Call15 postings · 7 open
$46.84–$76.79/hr
Assistant Attorney General77 postings · 11 open
$83,856–$157,080/yr
IT Network and Telecommunications5 postings
$115,008–$154,656/yr
Registered Nurse57 postings · 10 open
$93,984–$154,068/yr
DSHS ESH Registered Nurse8 postings · 1 open
$42.82–$70.21/hr
WDVA Registered Nurse19 postings · 2 open
$89,400–$144,804/yr
Program Manager9 postings
$93,960–$144,576/yr
Data Science and Informatics Specialist6 postings
$105,612–$142,020/yr
IT Project Management9 postings
$104,256–$140,280/yr
Industrial Appeals Judge5 postings
$125,544–$138,552/yr
Psychology Associate12 postings
$101,520–$136,596/yr
Budget Advisor6 postings
$108,000–$134,016/yr
Management Analyst25 postings
$99,036–$133,200/yr
Psychiatric Social Worker7 postings · 1 open
$97,548–$131,256/yr
Assistant Director8 postings
$110,375–$129,855/yr
IT System Administration9 postings · 1 open
$94,620–$127,248/yr
Assistant Project Engineer10 postings
$103,320–$126,504/yr
Facilities Planner6 postings
$92,028–$123,684/yr
IT Data Management11 postings
$90,096–$121,176/yr
IT Project Manager6 postings · 1 open
$90,096–$121,176/yr
AGO Investigator Analyst11 postings · 3 open
$88,788–$119,460/yr
Transportation Planning Specialist7 postings
$88,788–$119,458/yr
Hydrogeologist10 postings · 1 open
$88,623–$119,273/yr
Budget Analyst13 postings · 1 open
$94,554–$118,718/yr
Correctional Unit6 postings
$117,180/yr
IT Application Development15 postings
$85,800–$115,416/yr
IT Business Analyst14 postings · 1 open
$85,800–$115,416/yr
Business Analyst9 postings
$86,688–$113,736/yr
Construction Project Coordinator9 postings
$84,528–$113,736/yr
Project Manager11 postings
$84,528–$113,736/yr
Corrections Specialist70 postings · 3 open
$83,340–$112,092/yr
Electrician6 postings
$96,660–$112,092/yr
Health Services Manager5 postings · 1 open
$111,936/yr
Community Corrections17 postings · 1 open
$109,548/yr
Financial Examiner7 postings
$69,744–$108,780/yr
CFWS Social Service5 postings
$80,496–$108,228/yr
CPS Social Service7 postings
$80,496–$108,228/yr
Placement Exception Social Service Specialist5 postings · 1 open
$80,496–$108,228/yr
Social Service5 postings
$80,496–$108,228/yr
Tax Policy Specialist7 postings
$82,440–$108,228/yr
IT Application Developer11 postings
$79,812–$107,328/yr
Classification Counselor6 postings
$79,380–$106,704/yr
$78,504–$105,612/yr
Regulatory Analyst5 postings · 1 open
$80,496–$105,612/yr
Program Specialist34 postings · 1 open
$77,424–$104,052/yr
Community Corrections Officer143 postings · 6 open
$76,884–$103,344/yr
Graduated Reentry Section8 postings
$76,884–$103,344/yr
Tacoma Unit5 postings
$76,884–$103,344/yr
Assistant State Auditor30 postings · 1 open
$52,872–$102,996/yr
Human Resource Consultant26 postings · 1 open
$76,608–$102,996/yr
Program7 postings
$86,612–$101,898/yr
CPS Social Service Specialist7 postings · 1 open
$74,748–$100,488/yr
Communications Manager6 postings
$74,748–$100,488/yr
Criminal Justice Trainer6 postings
$74,748–$100,488/yr
DSHS HCLA Adult Protective Services5 postings
$74,748–$100,488/yr
Licensed Practical Nurse38 postings · 12 open
$35.24–$47.43/hr
Transportation Engineer40 postings · 2 open
$66,072–$98,064/yr
L& IT Business Analyst5 postings
$72,816–$97,968/yr
Correctional Sergeant5 postings
$72,552–$97,548/yr
IT Customer Support19 postings
$74,268–$97,476/yr
Communications Consultant10 postings
$86,000–$97,000/yr
Property & Acquisition Specialist5 postings
$71,472–$96,144/yr
Administrative Program Specialist5 postings · 1 open
$71,136–$95,676/yr
Commerce Specialist8 postings
$71,136–$95,676/yr
Heavy Equipment Mechanic8 postings
$74,748–$95,676/yr
Investigator15 postings
$71,136–$95,676/yr
After Hours Social Service Specialist In Training19 postings · 10 open
$66,072–$93,288/yr
CFWS Social Service Specialist10 postings
$69,348–$93,288/yr
CFWS Social Service Specialist In Training15 postings · 3 open
$66,072–$93,288/yr
CPS FAR Social Service Specialist5 postings · 1 open
$69,348–$93,288/yr
CPS Social Service Specialist In Training8 postings · 1 open
$66,072–$93,288/yr
$69,348–$93,288/yr
DSHS HCLA Social Service Specialist14 postings
$69,348–$93,288/yr
DSHS OOS Human Resource Consultant5 postings
$69,348–$93,288/yr
Kinship Care Licensor8 postings
$69,348–$93,288/yr
L& Workers' Compensation Adjudicator5 postings
$69,240–$93,288/yr
Social Service Specialist14 postings · 1 open
$69,348–$93,288/yr
Social Service Specialist In Training10 postings · 3 open
$66,072–$93,288/yr
Case Manager6 postings · 1 open
$70,453–$92,441/yr
$67,992–$91,464/yr
DSHS ESH Licensed Practical Nurse5 postings · 1 open
$67,704–$91,104/yr
Maintenance Specialist9 postings
$78,504–$91,104/yr
Chemist5 postings
$67,740–$91,020/yr
DSHS ESA Social Service Specialist15 postings
$66,072–$88,788/yr
Revenue Auditor12 postings
$66,072–$88,788/yr
Transportation Technician12 postings
$66,072–$88,788/yr
Bridge Maintenance Specialist13 postings
$75,982–$88,099/yr
Contract Specialist6 postings · 1 open
$67,098–$88,039/yr
Communications Officer7 postings · 1 open
$53,796–$87,756/yr
AC Cook10 postings · 1 open
$65,100–$87,576/yr
Corrections & Custody Officer10 postings
$53,232–$86,916/yr
Data Consultant6 postings
$64,512–$86,688/yr
L& Industrial Relations Agent8 postings
$64,512–$86,688/yr
L& Vocational Services Specialist5 postings
$64,512–$86,688/yr
Vision Rehabilitation Specialist6 postings · 2 open
$64,512–$86,688/yr
Truck Driver5 postings · 1 open
$74,400–$86,220/yr
Correctional Records9 postings · 1 open
$63,108–$84,792/yr
Administrative Regulations Analyst5 postings
$62,880–$84,528/yr
DSHS FTAA Fiscal Analyst10 postings
$62,880–$84,528/yr
$62,880–$84,528/yr
Employment Development5 postings
$62,880–$84,528/yr
Functional Program Analyst11 postings
$62,880–$84,528/yr
Paralegal85 postings · 7 open
$62,880–$84,528/yr
DSHS WSH Licensed Practical Nurse5 postings
$30–$40/hr
ES Benefit Specialist5 postings
$61,332–$82,440/yr
L& Revenue Agent9 postings
$61,332–$82,440/yr
WDVA Licensed Practical Nurse16 postings · 2 open
$30.11–$39.48/hr
Fiscal Analyst76 postings · 2 open
$60,660–$81,324/yr
Construction & Maintenance Project9 postings
$69,744–$80,820/yr
Contracts Specialist13 postings
$59,790–$80,496/yr
DSHS DVR Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor11 postings
$51,600–$80,496/yr
DSHS FTAA Stationary Engineer5 postings · 1 open
$69,348–$80,496/yr
L& Program Specialist8 postings
$59,760–$80,496/yr
Program Coordinator5 postings
$59,760–$80,496/yr
Spill Responder7 postings · 1 open
$51,600–$80,496/yr
Medical Assistance Specialist23 postings
$59,760–$80,477/yr
$54,204–$78,504/yr
DSHS WSH Behavioral Health Specialist7 postings
$58,392–$78,504/yr
Deputy State Fire Marshal11 postings
$58,392–$78,504/yr
Certified Medical Assistant5 postings
$57,852–$77,424/yr
Medical Assistant15 postings · 3 open
$57,852–$77,424/yr
Medical Assistant Certified6 postings · 1 open
$27.71–$37.08/hr
WorkSource Specialist14 postings
$57,252–$76,968/yr
DSHS FTAA Maintenance Mechanic8 postings
$66,072–$76,608/yr
DSHS HCLA Public Benefits Specialist11 postings
$56,952–$76,608/yr
$56,952–$76,608/yr
Public Benefits Specialist17 postings
$56,952–$76,608/yr
$64,776–$75,108/yr
Executive Assistant5 postings
$68,000–$75,000/yr
Administrative Assistant113 postings · 3 open
$55,596–$74,748/yr
Employment Specialist24 postings · 2 open
$55,596–$74,748/yr
Equipment Technician6 postings
$64,512–$74,748/yr
Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor28 postings
$55,596–$74,748/yr
Revenue Agent24 postings
$49,296–$74,748/yr
Warehouse Operator11 postings
$63,552–$73,584/yr
Strategies for Success Instructor6 postings
$54,504–$73,284/yr
Human Resources Consultant12 postings · 1 open
$54,204–$72,900/yr
Patient Services Representative10 postings
$53,952–$71,880/yr
Correctional Officer52 postings · 5 open
$66,276–$71,376/yr
Correctional Records Technician17 postings
$53,232–$71,376/yr
Corrections and Custody Officer13 postings · 2 open
$66,276–$71,376/yr
Criminal Justice Information Specialist6 postings
$48,048–$71,136/yr
DSHS ESA CSD Public Benefits Specialist7 postings
$54,204–$71,136/yr
DSHS ESA Public Benefits Specialist29 postings · 2 open
$54,204–$71,136/yr
Driver Licensing Office5 postings
$54,204–$71,136/yr
Excise Tax Examiner13 postings
$54,204–$71,136/yr
Highway Maintenance Worker86 postings · 2 open
$58,392–$71,136/yr
Park Ranger8 postings · 1 open
$52,872–$71,136/yr
Public Benefits Specialist In Training13 postings
$54,204–$71,136/yr
IT Support Technician8 postings
$52,932–$71,088/yr
Administrative Assistant DOH5 postings
$52,368–$70,452/yr
L& Industrial Insurance Underwriter6 postings
$51,840–$69,744/yr
Stationary Engineer5 postings
$61,644–$69,744/yr
DSHS WSH Mental Health Technician6 postings
$51,600–$69,348/yr
Forms and Records Analyst14 postings
$51,600–$69,348/yr
Juvenile Rehabilitation Officer25 postings · 6 open
$69,348/yr
DSHS WSH Forensic Care Associate6 postings · 1 open
$23.61–$33.21/hr
Forms & Records Analyst8 postings
$50,592–$67,992/yr
DSHS ESA Public Benefits Specialist In Training5 postings · 1 open
$49,116–$67,716/yr
DSHS WSH Security Guard5 postings
$50,412–$67,704/yr
Fiscal Specialist10 postings
$50,412–$67,704/yr
Security Guard9 postings · 1 open
$50,412–$67,704/yr
L& Investigator5 postings
$49,296–$66,072/yr
Licensing Services Representative16 postings
$50,412–$66,072/yr
Maintenance Mechanic53 postings · 1 open
$56,952–$66,072/yr
Office Manager5 postings
$49,296–$66,072/yr
On Call Cook6 postings
$23.75–$31.74/hr
Office Assistant79 postings · 3 open
$49,152–$65,100/yr
Procurement & Supply Specialist8 postings
$48,324–$64,776/yr
DSHS HCLA Administrative Assistant5 postings
$48,048–$64,512/yr
Fish Hatchery Specialist21 postings · 1 open
$43,836–$64,512/yr
DSHS HCLA Customer Service Specialist6 postings
$47,004–$62,880/yr
DSHS FTAA Truck Driver9 postings
$25.96–$30.11/hr
WFSE Transfer6 postings
$46,764–$62,508/yr
DSHS BHHA Attendant Counselor11 postings
$22–$30/hr
DSHS BHHA Direct Support Professional9 postings
$43,980–$61,644/yr
Social Service Support Specialist7 postings
$45,024–$60,132/yr
Customer Service Specialist24 postings
$44,856–$59,760/yr
Insurance Technician6 postings · 1 open
$45,924–$59,760/yr
L& Customer Service Specialist7 postings
$44,856–$59,760/yr
Legal Assistant27 postings
$45,924–$59,760/yr
Professional Licensing Representative7 postings
$45,924–$59,760/yr
WDVA Nursing Assistant Certified43 postings · 2 open
$51,600–$59,760/yr
Wildlife Area Technician5 postings
$44,856–$59,760/yr
Certified Nursing Assistant8 postings · 1 open
$21.48–$28.62/hr
DSHS Lakeland Attendant Counselor6 postings · 1 open
$21.48–$28.62/hr
Creel Surveyor5 postings
$43,836–$58,392/yr
DSHS DVR Rehabilitation Technician6 postings
$43,836–$58,392/yr
DSHS FTAA Fiscal Specialist6 postings
$43,836–$58,392/yr
Legal Office Assistant17 postings · 4 open
$43,836–$58,392/yr
Tax Information Specialist16 postings
$41,820–$58,392/yr
Student Life Counselor8 postings
$21–$28/hr
Cook19 postings · 3 open
$42,780–$56,952/yr
Fiscal Technician5 postings
$41,820–$55,596/yr
L& Office Assistant8 postings
$42,820–$55,596/yr
Maintenance Custodian6 postings
$41,820–$55,596/yr
Watercraft Inspector7 postings
$39,924–$52,872/yr
Cherry Inspector6 postings
$19–$25/hr
WDVA Food Service Worker9 postings
$19–$25/hr
Audit8 postings
$39,036–$51,600/yr
DSHS ESH Custodian6 postings
$38,340–$50,412/yr
Fish Hatchery Technician10 postings
$38,340–$50,412/yr
Park Aide Multiple Parks23 postings
$18–$24/hr
Park Aide Permanent5 postings
$38,268–$49,428/yr
WDVA Custodian5 postings · 1 open
$18.36–$23.61/hr
Administrative11 postings
$20/hr
Most-posted roles
Postings with published pay in the last 12 months.
State of Washington pay: FAQ
How much does State of Washington pay?
Posted pay at State of Washington runs from $20/hr (Administrative) to $66.22–$108.53/hr (Advanced Care Practitioner).
Which State of Washington jobs pay the most?
Advanced Care Practitioner ($66.22–$108.53/hr); Psychologist ($147,036–$197,796/yr); Dentist ($138,552–$186,360/yr); Information Officer ($153,068–$173,472/yr); Executive Director ($157,212–$170,000/yr).