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Washington residents are the highest hourly earners in the United States, according to the latest data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
As of June 2025, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a total average hourly revenue per state, along with average weekly revenue and weekly average Americans working average weekly hours.
Here’s the average hourly wage in Washington and comparisons with other states:
What is the average hourly wage in Washington?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that on average, evergreen residents make $42.26 an hour. This diagram is not seasonally adjusted.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics also noted that the average Washington worker works 35.1 hours a week, which translates to a salary of $1,483.33 per week and an annual salary of $77,133.16.
Washington’s average hourly wage is the highest among 50 states. Only Washington, DC has an average hourly wage.
Where do people earn the most per hour?
Employees in the domestic capital of Washington, DC, earn the most money with an average hourly wage of $54.21 per hour.
Of all 50 states, the places with the highest average hourly wage are:
- Washington:$42.26
- Massachusetts: $42.00
- California:$41.22
- Colorado: $39.19
- Minnesota:$39.17
- new yoke:$39.14
- Connecticut:$38.98
- New Jersey: $37.87
- Hawaii: $37.62
- under:$37.49
How does Washington’s average hourly wage compare to other states in the Pacific Northwest?
- Washington:$42.26
- Oregon:$36.83
- Idaho:$34.07
- Montana:$32.09
Washington’s unemployment rate remains stable as the economy adds jobs
Washington’s unemployment rate in June 2025 was stable at 4.5%, according to Washington’s Employment Security Division. The seasonal adjustment rate for May 2025 was 4.5%.
Washington’s economy is estimated to have risen by 10,900 people, according to a department’s press release.
“The growth in employment in June was the strongest we’ve seen since January 2025,” Annelysvance Sherman, the lead labor economist in the Employment Security division, said in the release. “Employment was boosted by the benefits of several sectors, including leisure, hospitality, government and information.”
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national unemployment rate in June 2025 was 4.1%.
Contribution: USA Today Network
