Washington · BLS, May 2025 wages

$30-an-hour jobs without a degree in Washington

Name: $30-an-hour jobs without a degree in Washington, 2025
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203 occupations in Washington pay a median of $30 an hour or more and typically need less than a bachelor’s degree to enter. The highest is air traffic controllers at $78.16 an hour.

By the Degreeless Jobs research deskUpdated Sep 7, 2026Sources: BLS

All 203, sorted by hourly median

State medians for employed workers. The 25th to 75th range is annual. Occupations reported on an annual basis only are not included.

Occupations in Washington with a median of $30 an hour or more that typically require less than a bachelor's degree
Occupation	Hourly median	Annual median	25th to 75th	Employed	Typical entry education
Air traffic controllersAssociate's degree	$78.16	$162,570	$112,150 to $191,030	620	Associate's degree
Commercial diversPostsecondary nondegree award	$77.79	$161,800	$136,260 to $250,940	—	Postsecondary nondegree award
Power distributors and dispatchersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$69.57	$144,710	$128,350 to $166,910	380	High school diploma or equivalent
Elevator and escalator installers and repairersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$65.95	$137,180	$100,710 to $153,370	540	High school diploma or equivalent
Transportation, storage, and distribution managersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$65.62	$136,500	$106,090 to $166,730	2,490	High school diploma or equivalent
First-line supervisors of police and detectivesHigh school diploma or equivalent	$65.52	$136,280	$125,800 to $161,310	2,750	High school diploma or equivalent
Electrical power-line installers and repairersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$63.97	$133,060	$107,620 to $136,850	2,340	High school diploma or equivalent
Power plant operatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$63.28	$131,620	$102,440 to $152,110	430	High school diploma or equivalent
Dental hygienistsAssociate's degree	$63.06	$131,160	$122,000 to $134,670	6,330	Associate's degree
First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workersPostsecondary nondegree award	$62.19	$129,350	$103,080 to $148,030	3,350	Postsecondary nondegree award
Nuclear medicine technologistsAssociate's degree	$60.67	$126,200	$109,620 to $137,840	320	Associate's degree
Lighting techniciansPostsecondary nondegree award	$60.63	$126,100	$92,510 to $136,150	80	Postsecondary nondegree award
Radiation therapistsAssociate's degree	$60.52	$125,880	$108,430 to $139,190	540	Associate's degree
Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relayPostsecondary nondegree award	$60.39	$125,620	$90,090 to $135,130	410	Postsecondary nondegree award
Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and techniciansAssociate's degree	$60.18	$125,160	$121,340 to $125,160	1,590	Associate's degree
Fire inspectors and investigatorsPostsecondary nondegree award	$59.09	$122,900	$95,640 to $130,740	380	Postsecondary nondegree award
Magnetic resonance imaging technologistsAssociate's degree	$59.01	$122,750	$104,390 to $133,450	960	Associate's degree
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipmentPostsecondary nondegree award	$58.72	$122,140	$110,220 to $123,430	230	Postsecondary nondegree award
Signal and track switch repairersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$58.51	$121,710	$92,580 to $121,710	210	High school diploma or equivalent
Diagnostic medical sonographersAssociate's degree	$58.34	$121,340	$100,430 to $134,810	2,190	Associate's degree
Property, real estate, and community association managersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$57.37	$119,320	$99,490 to $137,610	2,950	High school diploma or equivalent
Detectives and criminal investigatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$55.67	$115,790	$96,540 to $126,170	1,850	High school diploma or equivalent
Pile driver operatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$53.40	$111,080	$110,320 to $121,220	50	High school diploma or equivalent
Aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$53.11	$110,470	$98,880 to $110,470	4,280	High school diploma or equivalent
First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$52.68	$109,570	$85,790 to $137,920	19,550	High school diploma or equivalent
Tool and die makersPostsecondary nondegree award	$52.59	$109,390	$70,550 to $116,850	1,510	Postsecondary nondegree award
Reinforcing iron and rebar workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$52.39	$108,970	$81,980 to $118,970	130	High school diploma or equivalent
Nuclear techniciansAssociate's degree	$52.02	$108,200	$108,200 to $118,610	90	Associate's degree
Ship engineersPostsecondary nondegree award	$51.90	$107,940	$82,520 to $135,400	730	Postsecondary nondegree award
Computer numerically controlled tool operatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$51.88	$107,920	$73,920 to $116,670	2,270	High school diploma or equivalent
Court reporters and simultaneous captionersPostsecondary nondegree award	$51.77	$107,670	$85,060 to $113,200	80	Postsecondary nondegree award
Structural iron and steel workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$51.76	$107,660	$79,810 to $120,170	850	High school diploma or equivalent
Gambling managersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$51.18	$106,450	$97,700 to $137,500	130	High school diploma or equivalent
Occupational health and safety techniciansHigh school diploma or equivalent	$50.44	$104,910	$70,400 to $110,930	570	High school diploma or equivalent
ParamedicsPostsecondary nondegree award	$50.15	$104,310	$80,320 to $123,310	2,110	Postsecondary nondegree award
Transportation inspectorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$50.12	$104,250	$81,520 to $147,430	490	High school diploma or equivalent
Captains, mates, and pilots of water vesselsPostsecondary nondegree award	$49.87	$103,730	$75,470 to $129,040	1,560	Postsecondary nondegree award
Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$49.82	$103,620	$88,410 to $105,640	930	High school diploma or equivalent
Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$49.64	$103,240	$82,740 to $131,750	140	High school diploma or equivalent
Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical doorHigh school diploma or equivalent	$49.46	$102,870	$83,940 to $129,530	450	High school diploma or equivalent
Funeral home managersAssociate's degree	$49.30	$102,540	$87,150 to $117,960	80	Associate's degree
Radiologic technologists and techniciansAssociate's degree	$49.08	$102,090	$81,880 to $121,560	4,130	Associate's degree
Police and sheriff's patrol officersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$49.08	$102,080	$92,930 to $118,480	9,160	High school diploma or equivalent
Computer network support specialistsAssociate's degree	$48.92	$101,750	$80,590 to $134,340	3,300	Associate's degree
Lodging managersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$48.72	$101,350	$77,610 to $174,990	450	High school diploma or equivalent
Advertising sales agentsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$48.71	$101,320	$74,820 to $134,240	3,510	High school diploma or equivalent
Respiratory therapistsAssociate's degree	$48.62	$101,130	$84,870 to $106,150	1,860	Associate's degree
Crane and tower operatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$48.61	$101,110	$79,150 to $124,520	1,030	High school diploma or equivalent
Environmental engineering technologists and techniciansAssociate's degree	$48.10	$100,050	$66,670 to $109,220	270	Associate's degree
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all otherAssociate's degree	$47.94	$99,720	$79,000 to $116,210	2,310	Associate's degree
Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipmentPostsecondary nondegree award	$47.69	$99,200	$82,660 to $120,340	1,660	Postsecondary nondegree award
Aircraft mechanics and service techniciansPostsecondary nondegree award	$47.59	$98,980	$75,280 to $107,370	4,480	Postsecondary nondegree award
First-line supervisors of correctional officersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$47.55	$98,910	$92,110 to $106,870	1,400	High school diploma or equivalent
Sheet metal workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$47.38	$98,550	$72,220 to $134,590	3,440	High school diploma or equivalent
Precision instrument and equipment repairers, all otherHigh school diploma or equivalent	$47.28	$98,340	$63,850 to $120,940	340	High school diploma or equivalent
Musicians and singersNo formal educational credential	$46.55	—	—	750	No formal educational credential
Construction and building inspectorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$46.22	$96,140	$77,480 to $105,300	3,090	High school diploma or equivalent
Postmasters and mail superintendentsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$45.88	$95,430	$88,900 to $102,710	280	High school diploma or equivalent
ElectriciansHigh school diploma or equivalent	$45.78	$95,220	$66,630 to $121,530	19,380	High school diploma or equivalent
BoilermakersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$45.77	$95,200	$71,500 to $117,040	190	High school diploma or equivalent
Food service managersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$45.77	$95,190	$79,410 to $111,050	1,180	High school diploma or equivalent
First-line supervisors of non-retail sales workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$45.75	$95,150	$76,320 to $130,560	4,830	High school diploma or equivalent
FirefightersPostsecondary nondegree award	$45.44	$94,520	$72,300 to $105,540	7,560	Postsecondary nondegree award
First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$45.39	$94,420	$75,660 to $119,510	14,680	High school diploma or equivalent
Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and techniciansAssociate's degree	$45.16	$93,930	$73,930 to $104,860	2,540	Associate's degree
Calibration technologists and techniciansAssociate's degree	$45.13	$93,880	$77,930 to $119,910	270	Associate's degree
Insulation workers, mechanicalHigh school diploma or equivalent	$44.29	$92,120	$69,910 to $107,700	500	High school diploma or equivalent
Stationary engineers and boiler operatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$44.00	$91,530	$76,310 to $111,720	520	High school diploma or equivalent
Avionics techniciansPostsecondary nondegree award	$43.93	$91,380	$80,520 to $111,690	3,400	Postsecondary nondegree award
Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$43.53	$90,530	$73,810 to $102,000	530	High school diploma or equivalent
Plant and system operators, all otherHigh school diploma or equivalent	$42.66	$88,730	$80,460 to $95,560	190	High school diploma or equivalent
Massage therapistsPostsecondary nondegree award	$42.00	$87,360	$75,570 to $97,550	3,740	Postsecondary nondegree award
Rail transportation workers, all otherHigh school diploma or equivalent	$41.66	$86,650	$79,120 to $92,760	90	High school diploma or equivalent
Milling and planing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plasticHigh school diploma or equivalent	$41.57	$86,460	$78,200 to $105,430	240	High school diploma or equivalent
Legal support workers, all otherAssociate's degree	$41.17	$85,630	$66,310 to $103,440	1,080	Associate's degree
Layout workers, metal and plasticHigh school diploma or equivalent	$41.01	$85,300	$63,520 to $95,560	500	High school diploma or equivalent
Hydrologic techniciansAssociate's degree	$40.98	$85,240	$64,250 to $93,270	70	Associate's degree
Railroad brake, signal, and switch operators and locomotive firersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$40.93	$85,140	$83,480 to $85,140	740	High school diploma or equivalent
Airfield operations specialistsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$40.41	$84,050	$79,510 to $106,380	150	High school diploma or equivalent
Cardiovascular technologists and techniciansAssociate's degree	$40.28	$83,790	$62,370 to $129,420	1,110	Associate's degree
Gas plant operatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$40.22	$83,650	$53,060 to $108,610	120	High school diploma or equivalent
Brickmasons and blockmasonsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$40.00	$83,190	$73,090 to $102,140	600	High school diploma or equivalent
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nursesPostsecondary nondegree award	$39.98	$83,150	$76,920 to $93,970	6,780	Postsecondary nondegree award
Real estate brokersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$39.80	$82,790	$82,790 to $96,440	—	High school diploma or equivalent
PipelayersNo formal educational credential	$39.64	$82,450	$70,110 to $95,180	1,050	No formal educational credential
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$39.28	$81,700	$64,390 to $114,640	10,290	High school diploma or equivalent
Computer numerically controlled tool programmersPostsecondary nondegree award	$39.14	$81,420	$73,570 to $96,380	660	Postsecondary nondegree award
Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and techniciansAssociate's degree	$39.05	$81,220	$70,890 to $110,650	570	Associate's degree
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfittersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$38.96	$81,030	$60,030 to $107,420	12,470	High school diploma or equivalent
Water and wastewater treatment plant and system operatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$38.85	$80,800	$67,690 to $99,940	2,030	High school diploma or equivalent
Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all otherPostsecondary nondegree award	$38.81	$80,730	$68,360 to $106,770	880	Postsecondary nondegree award
Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$38.80	$80,700	$64,750 to $100,610	6,180	High school diploma or equivalent
Earth drillers, except oil and gasHigh school diploma or equivalent	$38.70	$80,490	$61,920 to $100,000	210	High school diploma or equivalent
Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travelHigh school diploma or equivalent	$38.42	$79,920	$60,640 to $108,600	18,950	High school diploma or equivalent
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific productsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$38.38	$79,830	$62,850 to $108,310	27,340	High school diploma or equivalent
Civil engineering technologists and techniciansAssociate's degree	$38.26	$79,580	$64,430 to $93,640	2,090	Associate's degree
First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$38.21	$79,480	$66,180 to $97,590	31,790	High school diploma or equivalent
Correctional officers and jailersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$38.20	$79,460	$70,600 to $81,550	6,800	High school diploma or equivalent
Mechanical engineering technologists and techniciansAssociate's degree	$38.18	$79,410	$62,240 to $105,020	890	Associate's degree
Paralegals and legal assistantsAssociate's degree	$38.17	$79,400	$62,670 to $100,960	9,460	Associate's degree
Skincare specialistsPostsecondary nondegree award	$38.13	$79,320	$59,660 to $95,260	2,200	Postsecondary nondegree award
First-line supervisors of production and operating workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$38.13	$79,310	$63,510 to $98,690	14,500	High school diploma or equivalent
First-line supervisors of protective service workers, all otherHigh school diploma or equivalent	$38.11	$79,270	$69,320 to $93,390	680	High school diploma or equivalent
Executive secretaries and executive administrative assistantsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$38.10	$79,250	$72,670 to $90,570	11,560	High school diploma or equivalent
Real estate sales agentsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$38.04	$79,130	$63,010 to $100,360	5,150	High school diploma or equivalent
TapersNo formal educational credential	$38.00	$79,040	$60,630 to $85,000	1,550	No formal educational credential
Railroad conductors and yardmastersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$38.00	$79,040	$63,880 to $92,400	810	High school diploma or equivalent
Radio, cellular, and tower equipment installers and repairersAssociate's degree	$37.99	$79,020	$62,070 to $95,640	240	Associate's degree
Public safety telecommunicatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$37.91	$78,850	$66,500 to $84,640	1,980	High school diploma or equivalent
Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except enginesHigh school diploma or equivalent	$37.80	$78,620	$64,800 to $96,750	3,900	High school diploma or equivalent
Insurance appraisers, auto damagePostsecondary nondegree award	$37.72	$78,450	$78,430 to $78,450	190	Postsecondary nondegree award
Industrial engineering technologists and techniciansAssociate's degree	$37.71	$78,430	$61,810 to $116,210	1,050	Associate's degree
BailiffsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$37.64	$78,290	$51,440 to $100,570	180	High school diploma or equivalent
Bridge and lock tendersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$37.51	$78,020	$71,720 to $78,020	50	High school diploma or equivalent
StonemasonsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$37.50	$78,010	$57,200 to $109,280	350	High school diploma or equivalent
Tile and stone settersNo formal educational credential	$37.46	$77,920	$63,090 to $97,350	660	No formal educational credential
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialistsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$37.45	$77,900	$63,700 to $92,880	7,410	High school diploma or equivalent
Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installersPostsecondary nondegree award	$37.31	$77,610	$62,640 to $83,270	3,210	Postsecondary nondegree award
Occupational therapy assistantsAssociate's degree	$37.30	$77,590	$70,970 to $81,890	720	Associate's degree
Cement masons and concrete finishersNo formal educational credential	$37.27	$77,520	$58,880 to $98,280	4,440	No formal educational credential
Hearing aid specialistsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$37.26	$77,510	$64,510 to $88,990	280	High school diploma or equivalent
First-line supervisors of gambling services workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$37.19	$77,350	$63,790 to $81,870	910	High school diploma or equivalent
FallersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$37.18	$77,340	$76,320 to $104,240	—	High school diploma or equivalent
Surgical technologistsPostsecondary nondegree award	$37.15	$77,270	$62,330 to $90,620	2,510	Postsecondary nondegree award
Industrial machinery mechanicsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$37.12	$77,220	$61,750 to $97,490	10,710	High school diploma or equivalent
Production, planning, and expediting clerksHigh school diploma or equivalent	$37.11	$77,190	$64,150 to $81,850	—	High school diploma or equivalent
RiggersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$37.07	$77,100	$64,000 to $95,560	910	High school diploma or equivalent
Subway and streetcar operatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$37.03	$77,020	$65,290 to $93,010	320	High school diploma or equivalent
Mechanical draftersAssociate's degree	$36.93	$76,820	$61,560 to $109,480	1,690	Associate's degree
MillwrightsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$36.77	$76,490	$67,910 to $103,550	1,020	High school diploma or equivalent
Helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble settersNo formal educational credential	$36.62	$76,180	$63,200 to $99,640	150	No formal educational credential
Telecommunications line installers and repairersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$36.57	$76,070	$58,570 to $95,800	1,510	High school diploma or equivalent
Chefs and head cooksHigh school diploma or equivalent	$36.54	$76,010	$58,650 to $81,540	5,320	High school diploma or equivalent
Wind turbine service techniciansPostsecondary nondegree award	$36.48	$75,880	$62,180 to $79,330	210	Postsecondary nondegree award
Personal service managers, all otherHigh school diploma or equivalent	$36.40	$75,700	$69,830 to $86,610	50	High school diploma or equivalent
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installersPostsecondary nondegree award	$36.38	$75,660	$60,170 to $93,970	7,370	Postsecondary nondegree award
Computer user support specialistsSome college, no degree	$36.17	$75,220	$60,160 to $92,760	21,860	Some college, no degree
Tool grinders, filers, and sharpenersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$36.15	$75,190	$61,270 to $84,210	410	High school diploma or equivalent
Logging equipment operatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$36.12	$75,140	$65,430 to $77,480	1,150	High school diploma or equivalent
Sales and related workers, all otherHigh school diploma or equivalent	$36.11	$75,100	$59,530 to $86,650	2,840	High school diploma or equivalent
Refuse and recyclable material collectorsNo formal educational credential	$35.88	$74,620	$61,700 to $80,750	3,750	No formal educational credential
First-line supervisors of transportation and material moving workers, except aircraft cargo handling supervisorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$35.70	$74,250	$59,320 to $86,260	14,000	High school diploma or equivalent
CarpentersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$35.67	$74,190	$60,630 to $92,660	26,960	High school diploma or equivalent
Coil winders, tapers, and finishersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$35.54	$73,920	$54,960 to $162,100	60	High school diploma or equivalent
Locomotive engineersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$35.46	$73,750	$59,910 to $91,140	1,120	High school diploma or equivalent
Life, physical, and social science technicians, all otherAssociate's degree	$35.35	$73,530	$54,070 to $91,400	980	Associate's degree
Drywall and ceiling tile installersNo formal educational credential	$35.16	$73,130	$62,720 to $100,780	2,670	No formal educational credential
Brokerage clerksHigh school diploma or equivalent	$35.15	$73,120	$64,780 to $85,950	140	High school diploma or equivalent
Architectural and civil draftersAssociate's degree	$35.10	$73,000	$61,040 to $83,920	2,530	Associate's degree
Security and fire alarm systems installersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$35.07	$72,950	$59,610 to $81,880	1,670	High school diploma or equivalent
Drafters, all otherAssociate's degree	$35.00	$72,800	$60,600 to $82,920	520	Associate's degree
Engine and other machine assemblersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$35.00	$72,800	$57,760 to $104,470	370	High school diploma or equivalent
Bus drivers, transit and intercityHigh school diploma or equivalent	$34.75	$72,280	$61,770 to $93,180	6,960	High school diploma or equivalent
Electrical and electronics draftersAssociate's degree	$34.74	$72,250	$62,640 to $98,440	390	Associate's degree
Traffic techniciansHigh school diploma or equivalent	$34.59	$71,960	$64,110 to $95,030	70	High school diploma or equivalent
First-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$34.58	$71,930	$58,560 to $83,750	2,030	High school diploma or equivalent
Material moving workers, all otherNo formal educational credential	$34.44	$71,640	$59,130 to $80,680	50	No formal educational credential
Medical equipment repairersAssociate's degree	$34.23	$71,190	$51,750 to $93,120	1,410	Associate's degree
Audiovisual equipment installers and repairersPostsecondary nondegree award	$34.00	$70,720	$57,950 to $79,450	350	Postsecondary nondegree award
Miscellaneous construction and related workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$33.36	$69,380	$62,370 to $79,800	200	High school diploma or equivalent
Audio and video techniciansPostsecondary nondegree award	$33.30	$69,270	$57,720 to $84,680	1,360	Postsecondary nondegree award
Parking enforcement workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$32.75	$68,120	$61,140 to $76,870	190	High school diploma or equivalent
Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers, all otherHigh school diploma or equivalent	$32.64	$67,890	$48,280 to $83,550	120	High school diploma or equivalent
Insulation workers, floor, ceiling, and wallNo formal educational credential	$32.57	$67,750	$57,030 to $99,120	2,330	No formal educational credential
Logging workers, all otherHigh school diploma or equivalent	$32.52	$67,650	$63,160 to $75,470	150	High school diploma or equivalent
Chemical equipment operators and tendersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$32.36	$67,300	$52,190 to $78,470	1,720	High school diploma or equivalent
Environmental science and protection technicians, including healthAssociate's degree	$32.29	$67,160	$55,580 to $106,490	850	Associate's degree
GlaziersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$32.14	$66,860	$59,260 to $106,840	1,460	High school diploma or equivalent
Sailors and marine oilersNo formal educational credential	$32.07	$66,700	$56,680 to $79,870	1,590	No formal educational credential
Physical therapist assistantsAssociate's degree	$31.95	$66,450	$43,890 to $80,730	2,150	Associate's degree
Title examiners, abstractors, and searchersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$31.94	$66,440	$58,400 to $81,330	930	High school diploma or equivalent
Animal control workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$31.94	$66,440	$52,400 to $78,750	180	High school diploma or equivalent
Eligibility interviewers, government programsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$31.89	$66,330	$59,710 to $72,550	3,880	High school diploma or equivalent
First-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$31.83	$66,200	$49,660 to $79,810	1,220	High school diploma or equivalent
MachinistsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$31.81	$66,160	$58,760 to $80,340	6,880	High school diploma or equivalent
Meter readers, utilitiesHigh school diploma or equivalent	$31.68	$65,900	$59,990 to $78,970	390	High school diploma or equivalent
Metal workers and plastic workers, all otherHigh school diploma or equivalent	$31.62	$65,760	$48,720 to $106,640	360	High school diploma or equivalent
Surgical assistantsPostsecondary nondegree award	$31.46	$65,440	$53,460 to $86,890	100	Postsecondary nondegree award
Highway maintenance workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$31.39	$65,300	$62,460 to $75,030	2,590	High school diploma or equivalent
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck driversPostsecondary nondegree award	$31.13	$64,760	$59,450 to $75,530	40,530	Postsecondary nondegree award
Court, municipal, and license clerksHigh school diploma or equivalent	$31.10	$64,680	$58,200 to $75,960	3,450	High school diploma or equivalent
Costume attendantsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$31.08	$64,650	$46,870 to $69,270	120	High school diploma or equivalent
Payroll and timekeeping clerksHigh school diploma or equivalent	$31.04	$64,560	$58,310 to $76,390	3,560	High school diploma or equivalent
Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.97	$64,420	$49,190 to $106,080	12,010	High school diploma or equivalent
Excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface miningHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.90	$64,270	$59,940 to $77,930	640	High school diploma or equivalent
Private detectives and investigatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.81	$64,080	$46,580 to $84,700	750	High school diploma or equivalent
Geological technicians, except hydrologic techniciansAssociate's degree	$30.73	$63,910	$54,220 to $63,910	—	Associate's degree
Tree trimmers and prunersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.70	$63,850	$48,940 to $79,680	700	High school diploma or equivalent
Motorboat operatorsPostsecondary nondegree award	$30.60	$63,650	$42,760 to $83,930	80	Postsecondary nondegree award
Rolling machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plasticHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.56	$63,560	$47,070 to $88,450	350	High school diploma or equivalent
First-line supervisors of housekeeping and janitorial workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.55	$63,550	$52,410 to $75,420	2,910	High school diploma or equivalent
Rail car repairersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.49	$63,410	$58,520 to $63,850	180	High school diploma or equivalent
Bus drivers, schoolHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.47	$63,370	$56,640 to $70,890	9,660	High school diploma or equivalent
Septic tank servicers and sewer pipe cleanersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.33	$63,090	$56,770 to $75,670	1,600	High school diploma or equivalent
Installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all otherHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.33	$63,080	$51,630 to $82,240	3,550	High school diploma or equivalent
Motorboat mechanics and service techniciansHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.30	$63,020	$52,320 to $79,660	750	High school diploma or equivalent
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.30	$63,020	$54,740 to $73,650	7,720	High school diploma or equivalent
Maintenance workers, machineryHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.27	$62,970	$58,610 to $82,430	700	High school diploma or equivalent
First-line supervisors of entertainment and recreation workers, except gambling servicesHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.24	$62,900	$50,160 to $82,390	2,010	High school diploma or equivalent
Metal-refining furnace operators and tendersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.22	$62,850	$49,480 to $85,370	330	High school diploma or equivalent
Surveying and mapping techniciansHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.15	$62,720	$53,830 to $76,070	1,030	High school diploma or equivalent
Library techniciansPostsecondary nondegree award	$30.08	$62,570	$56,850 to $75,780	1,850	Postsecondary nondegree award
First-line supervisors of security workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.05	$62,510	$51,020 to $79,340	1,800	High school diploma or equivalent

Sources and method

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates. Typical entry education from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 (Table 1.2). An occupation is listed when its typical entry education is below a bachelor’s degree and its Washington median hourly wage is $30.00 or more. Medians include experienced workers; entry pay is lower. Read the full method.

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