Cost of hiring in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA
BLS counts about 4,040 people in these 15 roles in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee1. Project Coordinator has the highest median ($106,760 a year), Virtual Receptionist the lowest ($41,410), and Administrative Assistant is the largest job, with about 520 people.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegal | +19.6% | 70 | |
| Payroll Specialist | +9.3% | 70 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | +8.9% | 440 | |
| Bookkeeper | +8.8% | 510 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | +8.5% | 450 | |
| HR Assistant | +7.0% | 40 | |
| Administrative Assistant | +6.6% | 520 | |
| Office Manager | +5.5% | 410 | |
| Accountant | +4.9% | 410 | |
| Project Coordinator | +4.3% | 240 | |
| Recruiter | +2.6% | 240 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | +1.9% | 160 | |
| Executive Assistant | -1.7% | 130 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -7.6% | 190 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -12.2% | 160 |
The employer pays more than the wage: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, so a $50,700 median for administrative assistants, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $65,419 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee against the US
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee pays above the US median for 12 of the 15 roles, most of all for paralegals (+19.6%) and payroll specialists (+9.3%), and below it for 3, furthest for marketing specialists (-12.2%). The middle gap across all 15 is +5.5%: for most of these roles, hiring costs more here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for paralegals, #18 of 506 areas by median pay; its lowest is for marketing specialists, #134 of 516.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, Wenatchee-East Wenatchee has more virtual receptionists (10.9% of these jobs here, against 5.8% nationally) and payroll specialists (1.7% against 1.0%), and fewer sales development representatives (4.7% against 8.0%) and medical administrative assistants (4.0% against 6.1%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Modesto, CA is nearest, at +5.5%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town, MA | +5.6% | 14 | 8,510 |
| Modesto, CA | +5.5% | 17 | 14,480 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | +5.5% (this area) | 15 | 4,040 |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | +5.3% | 16 | 9,370 |
| Rochester, MN | +5.3% | 14 | 7,520 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | +5.2% | 17 | 17,200 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, sales development representatives in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee span $42,590–$128,730, the widest band (3.0×); virtual receptionists the narrowest, $35,270–$52,040. Offers cluster nearer the median than nationally for 14 of 15 roles, marketing specialists most ($43,390–$155,480 across the US). Budget from the median for sales development representatives and marketing specialists: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($79,560 against a $64,640 median for sales development representatives).
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee against Washington
Against Washington as a whole, Wenatchee-East Wenatchee pays less for every one of the 15 roles with a statewide figure. It comes closest for payroll specialists (-1.4%) and is furthest below for marketing specialists (-27.3%). It has the lowest median in Washington for medical administrative assistants.
Other areas in Washington
By jobs in these roles, Wenatchee-East Wenatchee is #11 of 13 areas in Washington. The table shows the areas closest to it in size, from Olympia-Lacey to Walla Walla.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| Olympia-Lacey, WA | 13,500 | 17 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | 11,040 | 16 |
| Western Washington (Nonmetro) | 10,980 | 16 |
| Bellingham, WA | 8,450 | 16 |
| Eastern Washington (Nonmetro) | 8,250 | 16 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale, WA | 7,230 | 15 |
| Yakima, WA | 7,020 | 15 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | 4,390 | 15 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | 3,170 | 13 |
| Walla Walla, WA | 1,740 | 13 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee?
Of the 15 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $106,760 a year, about $137,755 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $41,410.
Is hiring in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee cheaper than the US median?
For 3 of the 15 roles, yes, most of all marketing specialists (-12.2%). 12 pay more than the US median, led by paralegals (+19.6%).
Sources
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