Economy & Jobs — Thurston County, Washington

Employment

Total Establishments6,686
Total Employees79,575
Avg Annual Employment128,824
Avg Annual Pay$72,043
Total Annual Wages$9,280,936,697
Annual Payroll (thousands)$4,134,609
Unemployment Rate5.3%

Income

Median Household Income$88,895
Poverty Rate9.3%
IRS Returns146,380
Total AGI (thousands)$12,644,453
Average AGI per Return$86,381

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$4,711,486,676
Per Capita$15,982
Population Basis294,793

Agriculture

Total Farms1,108
Land in Farms (acres)55,943
Avg Farm Size (acres)50.50
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants197
Fast Food193
Bars28
Coffee & Snacks107