Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Washington | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $174,000 | $146,653 | +19% |
| Median hourly wage | $83.65 | $70.51 | +19% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $162,617.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $178,411 | $99,000 | $231,000 | 165 |
The median annual salary for a Sales Manager in Washington is $174,000, or about $83.65 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Sales Managers is $146,653. Washington is +19% above the national median.
Entry-level sales managers in Washington typically earn from $99,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 10,030 sales manager jobs on record and a median salary of $174,000, Washington offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.