Labor Market & Local Wage Information
Want to know what jobs are in demand or in decline? Want to make informed decisions when posting a new job or determining salary range? Below are some resources to research and find information for businesses.
Labor Market & Economic Analysis (WA State)
This site provides information on occupations, industries, wages, and the labor market across Washington state to collect and analyze data about Washington’s employment conditions, economy, job market, and workforce. Provided by Washington State Labor Market & Economic Analysis Team at the Employment Security Department.
Occupational employment statistics (OES)
Keeping your wages current and understanding industry labor demands are critical to business retention. You can find information here at Occupational employment statistics (OES). OES is a program of the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This federal-state cooperative program produces employment and wage estimates for 867 occupations.
BLS Monthly Seattle Area Economic Summary (Snohomish/King/Pierce)
This summary presents a sampling of economic information for the area; supplemental data are provided for regions and the nation. Subjects include unemployment, employment, wages, prices, spending, and benefits.
BLS - Consumer Price Index
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average change in prices over time in a fixed market basket of goods and services.
MIT - Living Wage Calculator - King County
What is the living wage calendar? Families and individuals working in low-wage jobs make insufficient income to meet minimum standards given the local cost of living. MIT developed a living wage calculator to estimate the cost of living in your community or region based on typical expenses. The tool helps individuals, communities, and employers determine a local wage rate that allows residents to meet minimum standards of living.
Occupations in Demand (OID)
In accordance with state law, ESD’s Workforce Information and Technology Services (WITS) division prepares an initial Occupation In Demand (OID) identifying occupations as “in demand,” “balanced” and “not in demand” for the state and by Workforce Development Area (WDA). The local Workforce Development Councils (WDC) apply on-the-ground experience to ensure that they best reflect conditions in their areas.
CareerOneStop - Business Toolkit
Find out what different occupations pay and where the job market is headed in your local area.
Salary Finder
Find local, state, or national median wages for any of more than 900 occupations. Create charts to compare your location to national averages.
Compare Salaries
See how much you might earn in different careers and in different parts of the country. Compare average salaries for up to five careers or five locations.
Compare Cost of Living
Curious how much more or less it might cost to live in a different area?
Highest-Paying Careers
Find the highest-paying industries. This chart includes details of average hourly wages and average annual wages.