Sitting in the Pacific Northwest is scenic Washington State, home of the Seahawks, amazing fish, trails, and much art. However, the state varies quite widely, from having a rainforest on the Olympic Peninsula to desert-like landscape on the eastern side. When people move to the state or are looking for Washington State jobs, they want to know where to go for the highest paying jobs.In todays article you will find the five highest paying counties in Washington State. These counties all include a mix of both city and rural life. In 2017, Washington State was the 10th highest state when it comes to income and wealth. The average household income in Washington in 2017 was $70,979.The average incomes listed in this article are by the week. For comparison to the rest of the nation, the US average weekly income in 2018 was $1,055. This has slowly been climbing over the recent years.

KING COUNTY

King County is home to Seattle and Bellevue, two of the most industrialized cities in the state. Together they feature Microsoft, some of Boeing, Amazon, and other major companies. These companies by themselves raise the average income in the county. Additionally, King County has a higher minimum wage than the state minimum wage. King county is also home to just over 2.2 million people. Because of this large amount of people and big companies, the county sees an average weekly $1,752.

SNOHOMISH COUNTY

Just above King County is Snohomish County in terms of physical location. When it comes to pay Snohomish County is over $600 less in pay than King County a week, standing at an average pay of $1,132 a week. Snohomish County is just below the Washington State average weekly pay of $1,280. Snohomish county is home to a number of businesses, including more Boeing facilities.

BENTON COUNTY

Located in the central part of Southern Washington is Benton County. The county plays host to conferences, sporting events, and fairs. Residents have an average weekly income of $1,063. It is relatively centrally located between major cities in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho and as such the county sees a lot of business. That business is related to the activities and events that are hosted in the county.

CLARK COUNTY

Clark County is in Southern Washington and straddles the Columbia River, which is the border between Oregon. When you cross over from Portland, you will fill find yourself in Clark County. The county is known for having beautiful landscapes as it is bordered by one of the most beautiful rivers and Mount St. Helens, a massive volcano. A number of companies have office locations in Clark County. The average weekly wage in Clark County is $1,015.

THURSTON COUNTY

Washington State’s capital, Olympia, is located in Thurston County. It became a county in 1852 and has a wide mix of business types from farming to offices. You will also find Evergreen State College in the capital. Besides the super market chains, the two biggest employers in Thurston County are the casinos, Lucky Eagle Casino and Nisqually Red Wind Casino. On average, residents of Thurston County earn $996 a week. The first county to earn under a thousand dollars a week.

Washington State has some great counties to work in when it comes to pay. However, the biggest counties, such as King County and Snohomish County can be very expensive to live in. Especially if you want to live in one of the major cities. The trade off is that you are located in one of the most beautiful states in the country with enough activities and sights to keep you occupied for years.

Further Reading:

100 Facts About Washington State

Weird And Interesting Facts About Washington State

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Baloydi Lloydi

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