Washington’s gender wage gap is widening, study finds

By: Aspen Ford

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: March 26, 2026

Words: 367

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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The wage gap between men and women in Washington is the second widest in the country.

An analysis released this month from the National Partnership for Women and Families found that women in Washington earned a median income $18,545 less than their male counterparts, the largest gap in the country second only to Utah.

Today, the 85th day of the year, marks Equal Pay Day, the date in the year that represents the extra days …

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