These City of Yakima Government Jobs Are Hiring — and the Pay Might Shock You

• The City of Yakima is hiring — from entry-level to leadership roles offering surprisingly high pay. Your next great job could be right here in Yakima.

The City of Yakima is hiring and one of these positions might be perfect for you. The salary is shocking to some who are surprised to see how big the pay is being offered.

If you or someone you know is looking for a new job, tell them about these seven positions currently being offered. They (or you) could be wrapping up 2025 with a brand-new job or career that actually pays good money.

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Here’s How Much These City of Yakima City Pay

This is a list of the 7 highest paying current job openings with the City of Yakima, from the lowest salary to the greatest.

Telecommunicator (Lateral)
$56,014.44 - $75,025.56 Annually

This position is for current dispatchers looking to answer 9-1-1 calls, dispatch first responders, and give emergency medical instructions on the phone.

Corrections Officer - Lateral
$67,475.16 - $73,944.00 Annually
This position is for current corrections officers looking to move up in the department laterally.

Police Officer (Academy Graduate - Entry)
$77,292.84 - $104,707.20 Annually
This position is for brand new recruits who have just graduated the police academy and are looking to get hired with the City of Yakima Police Department.

Police Officer (Lateral Entry)
$88,171.20 - $104,707.20 Annually
This position is for current police officers looking to move up in the department laterally.

Construction Supervisor
$91,124.76 - $110,822.40 Annually

Director of Yakima Air Terminal
$132,163.20 - $168,708.80 Annually

Deputy Fire Chief
$145,579.20 - $177,153.60 Annually

See a list of job descriptions for each of the openings mentioned above plus other job openings with the City of Yakima.

The Average Median Salary in Yakima

The aforementioned City of Yakima job openings pay far more than the 2024 average annual wage in Yakima County across all industries, which was $52,105, according to the Washington State Employment Security Department:

Corrections Officer - Lateral: 30% - 42%
Police Officer (Academy Graduate - Entry): 48% - 101%
Police Officer (Lateral Entry): 69% - 101%
Construction Supervisor: 75% - 113%
Director of Yakima Air Terminal: 154% - 224%
Deputy Fire Chief: 180% - 240%

Would you apply for any of these? Which position's salary surprises you more?