The State of
Working Washington 2011
A project of the Economic Opportunity Institute
Wages and Income ยป By Sector
Average annual wages grew slightly in a number of sectors between 2008 and 2009. However, growth rates have been consistently lower since the beginning of the recession.
Nationally, wage growth has fallen from an average rate above 5.0% to 3.0% or even lower for some job categories. Sluggish income growth impacts households and families as well as the struggling economy overall.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages.
| 2009 Average Annual Wages by Sector, Washington | |
| Sector | Average Annual Wage |
| Food Service | $16,167 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $23,653 |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation | $25,514 |
| Retail Trade | $29,351 |
| Educational Services | $34,488 |
| Health Care, Social Assistance | $43,557 |
| Real Estate, Rental, Leasing | $46,374 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $46,464 |
| Government | $50,426 |
| Construction | $51,024 |
| Mining | $52,981 |
| Manufacturing | $62,939 |
| Finance and Insurance | $71,305 |
| Utilities | $84,379 |
| Information | $105,713 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
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