Legislators Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $120,480 +168.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,660
90th percentile —
Employed locally 40
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,660
    25th
    $92,440
    50th (median)
    $120,480

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 177% Median Legislators salary is 77% above 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $116,460
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $116,210
    Bellingham, WA $115,380

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $113,390
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $142,430
    Financial Managers $156,830
    Sales Managers $135,230
    Medical and Health Services Managers $122,410
    Social and Community Service Managers $92,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in Yakima?

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

    Is Yakima above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in Yakima, WA is 168.9% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $48,660 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,440.