WAWashington Economy

Economic snapshot

GDP: $760 billion

Top industries: Technology (Microsoft, Amazon), aerospace (Boeing), agriculture (apples), shipping

Major employers: Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing

Industry strengths

• 🌾 Strong agricultural sector
• 🏖️ Tourism hub
• 🌾 Part of the Wheat Belt
• 🍷 Notable wine country
• 💰 No state income tax — attracts businesses and high-earners

Cost of living

Above the US average — housing dominates the difference.

Explore Washington