Jobs that lost the most to inflation in Washington
Every occupation here is paid more in dollars than it was in 2019 and less in what those dollars buy. Prices rose about 26% over the period; these wages did not keep up. Limited to occupations employing at least 50,000 people.
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025
| # | Occupation | MedianWashington | 10th–90th percentilemiddle half shaded darker | Real change since 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General and Operations ManagersBachelor's degree | $133,750 | $77,680 – $269,320 | -0.9%+24.8% nominal |
| 2 | Retail SalespersonsNo formal educational credential | $39,560 | $35,860 – $54,660 | +3.1%+29.9% nominal |
| 3 | CashiersNo formal educational credential | $38,720 | $35,560 – $51,370 | +7.3%+35.1% nominal |
| 4 | Stockers and Order FillersNo formal educational credential | $44,620 | $36,960 – $57,720 | +8.1%+36.1% nominal |
| 5 | Fast Food and Counter WorkersNo formal educational credential | $37,710 | $35,050 – $47,860 | +9.4%+37.8% nominal |
| 6 | Registered NursesBachelor's degree | $124,200 | $89,630 – $161,910 | +18.1%+48.8% nominal |
| 7 | Home Health and Personal Care AidesHigh school diploma or equivalent | $47,730 | $40,130 – $54,980 | +26.5%+59.3% nominal |