Washington Economic Overview
Key economic indicators for Washington (WA). Population: 7,705,281.
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
Below national avg (~4.2%)
Median Annual Wage
$72,000
Source: Census ACS / BLS
Wage Growth (YoY)
+3.8%
Year-over-year change
Population
7.7M
Source: 2020 Census
About the Washington Economy
Washington has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is below the national average. The median annual wage is $72,000, with wages growing at 3.8% year-over-year. With a population of 7,705,281, Washington is the a mid-size state economy in the U.S.