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Careers in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Part of Washington.

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA’s regional price level is above the national average (index 111.133, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).

Unemployment rate: 5% · 2,181,146 people employed (2026-07, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).

Highest-Paying Careers

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  1. 1Cardiologists$662,760
  2. 2Anesthesiologists$646,930
  3. 3Dermatologists$641,210
  4. 4Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$576,130
  5. 5Surgeons, All Other$504,360

Largest Occupations

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  1. 1Software Developers92,770 employed
  2. 2Home Health and Personal Care Aides54,670 employed
  3. 3Fast Food and Counter Workers49,190 employed
  4. 4Retail Salespersons46,620 employed
  5. 5Registered Nurses39,900 employed

Highest Concentration

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  1. 1Avionics Technicians11.42× national avg
  2. 2Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians10.39× national avg
  3. 3Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers8.77× national avg
  4. 4Web and Digital Interface Designers6.80× national avg
  5. 5Statisticians6.58× national avg

Best Purchasing Power

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cost-of-living adjusted

  1. 1Cardiologists$596,367
  2. 2Anesthesiologists$582,122
  3. 3Dermatologists$576,975
  4. 4Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$518,415
  5. 5Surgeons, All Other$453,835

Sources

Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see Washington state page.