Jobs, pay and daily life in Pullman, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Pullman is a city in Washington with 32,229 residents. The median household earns $46,812 a year and the median rent is $1,062 a month, which is 27.2% of the median household income. We could not match it to a metropolitan area in the BLS wage tables, so metro pay data is not shown.
How Pullman compares. Among the 80 largest places in Washington, Pullman is #44 by population, #1 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #80 for household income (#1 = highest), #80 for homeownership (#1 = highest). Its county, Whitman County, is #14 of 39 counties for average pay ($64,512).
Pullman has 32,229 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.4% of the population of Washington. It covers 11 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 2,898 people per square mile. The median age is 23.2, 39% younger than the state median (23.2 against 38.3).
The median gross rent is $1,062 a month (rent plus utilities), 40% below the state median ($1,062 against $1,760). Over a year that is 27.2% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $424,800, which is 9.1 times the median household income ($46,812); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 32.0% of households own their home, 50% below the state average (32.0% against 63.8%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.
In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Whitman County was 3.4%. 64.5% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Whitman County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 59.2% drive alone, 4.2% use public transit, 12.7% walk, 10.8% work from home. 3.4% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 80% below the state average (3.4% against 16.9%).
61.4% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55% above the state share (61.4% against 39.6%). 9.8% of residents were born outside the United States, 37% below the state share (9.8% against 15.4%). The poverty rate is 30.4%, 207% above the state rate (30.4% against 9.9%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 72°F (22.4°C), and the coolest is Dec at 29°F (-1.6°C). About 665 mm (26 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Dec is the wettest month (86 mm) and Jul the driest (12 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Moscow (8 miles, rent 13% lower); Lewiston (25 miles, rent 3% lower); Spokane Valley (64 miles, rent 27% higher); Spokane (66 miles, rent 14% higher). Rent differences are against Pullman; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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There are 1,197 federal postings open in Washington (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
No metropolitan wage table is matched to this city. Employment shares of residents by industry (ACS):
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 40.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 14.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 10.5% |
| Retail trade | 10.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6.7% |
| Construction | 3.7% |
| Other services | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.2% |
| Information | 2.2% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 2.1% |
| Public administration | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 1.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.1% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Pullman lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitman County | 47,003 | $3,378 million | $71,878 | 19,125 | 1,243 | $64,512 | -2.1% | 3.4% | 21,492 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2,923 | 28.5% | $88,155 | 1.86 |
| Health care and social assistance | 1,638 | 16.0% | $51,818 | 0.60 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,532 | 14.9% | $22,912 | 0.88 |
| Retail trade | 1,301 | 12.7% | $36,130 | 0.68 |
| Professional and technical services | 632 | 6.2% | $92,121 | 0.48 |
| Wholesale trade | 537 | 5.2% | $73,425 | 0.71 |
| Construction | 493 | 4.8% | $63,152 | 0.49 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 302 | 2.9% | $36,895 | 0.52 |
| Real estate and rental | 291 | 2.8% | $40,706 | 0.98 |
| Finance and insurance | 163 | 1.6% | $84,959 | 0.21 |
| Administrative and waste services | 137 | 1.3% | $41,153 | 0.12 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 114 | 1.1% | $28,461 | 0.35 |
| Information | 98 | 1.0% | $87,951 | 0.27 |
| Educational services | 78 | 0.8% | $27,779 | 0.20 |
| Management of companies | 18 | 0.2% | $51,349 | 0.06 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 59.2% |
| Public transit | 4.2% |
| Walk | 12.7% |
| Work from home | 10.8% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 3.4% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,812 |
| Income per person | $31,584 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,062 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 27.2% |
| Median home value | $424,800 |
| Homeowners | 32.0% |
| Poverty rate | 30.4% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | n/a |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | n/a |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: No state tax on wages.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 23.2 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 97.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 61.4% |
| Born abroad | 9.8% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 64.5% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -1.4 | 29 | 82 |
| Feb | 0.4 | 33 | 63 |
| Mar | 4.3 | 40 | 79 |
| Apr | 8.0 | 46 | 61 |
| May | 13.2 | 56 | 62 |
| Jun | 16.9 | 62 | 50 |
| Jul | 22.4 | 72 | 12 |
| Aug | 21.8 | 71 | 19 |
| Sep | 16.9 | 62 | 23 |
| Oct | 9.5 | 49 | 53 |
| Nov | 2.9 | 37 | 75 |
| Dec | -1.6 | 29 | 86 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow | ID | 8 mi | 26,286 | $57,022 | $927 |
| Lewiston | ID | 25 mi | 34,651 | $72,197 | $1,027 |
| Spokane Valley | WA | 64 mi | 106,365 | $74,042 | $1,353 |
| Spokane | WA | 66 mi | 230,293 | $70,064 | $1,215 |
| Coeur d'Alene | ID | 69 mi | 56,447 | $72,338 | $1,468 |
| Post Falls | ID | 69 mi | 43,391 | $82,183 | $1,469 |
| Walla Walla | WA | 72 mi | 33,925 | $66,748 | $1,323 |
| Hayden | ID | 74 mi | 16,338 | $82,958 | $1,733 |
| Rathdrum | ID | 74 mi | 10,874 | $86,563 | $1,459 |
| Pasco | WA | 98 mi | 79,575 | $85,586 | $1,227 |
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32,229 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,062 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 27.2% of the median household income.
$46,812 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.4% (BLS county, Whitman County (latest month 2026M09)).
Washington. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.