Legislators Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $60,180 +34.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,180
90th percentile $222,610
Employed locally 160
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,180
    25th
    $60,180
    50th (median)
    $60,180
    75th
    $131,830
    90th
    $222,610

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 64% Median Legislators salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Legislators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Utica-Rome, NY $173,280
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $157,080
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $141,990
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $138,380
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $137,740
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,960

    Nearby metros — Legislators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $157,080
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $138,380
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,960
    Yakima, WA $120,480
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $116,460
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $116,210

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $116,730
    Financial Managers $135,080
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $139,430
    Medical and Health Services Managers $135,450
    Sales Managers $149,710
    Marketing Managers $156,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Legislators in Olympia, WA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in Olympia, WA is 34.3% above the national median of $44,810. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Legislators in Olympia?

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $60,180 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,180.