Ergonomist 3 pay range
State of Washington · class code 305C
- Class code
- 305C
- Salary range
- 65
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- Washington
- The State of Washington published pay range for Ergonomist 3 is $80,496 to $108,228 per year.
- Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) keys this classification as class code 305C.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Step progression
Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) assigns this class to salary range 65 in the General Service Salary Schedule. The range pays 13 steps; a step is normally earned on a periodic increment date, not negotiated.
| Basis | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $80,496 | $82,440 | $84,528 | $86,688 | $88,788 | $91,104 | $93,288 | $95,676 | $98,064 | $100,488 | $102,996 | $105,612 | $108,228 |
| Monthly | $6,708 | $6,870 | $7,044 | $7,224 | $7,399 | $7,592 | $7,774 | $7,973 | $8,172 | $8,374 | $8,583 | $8,801 | $9,019 |
| Hourly | $38.55 | $39.48 | $40.48 | $41.52 | $42.52 | $43.63 | $44.68 | $45.82 | $46.97 | $48.13 | $49.33 | $50.58 | $51.83 |
Steps as published. The monthly and hourly rows are the state's own, not conversions of the annual row.
Class specification
The OFM classified job specification for this class is published by Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications.
What the state says the job is
Positions at this level work under a higher-level Ergonomist and primarily perform field and laboratory work. This includes collecting and analyzing statistical data involving insurance claims and investigating suspected ergonomic problems in industry to determine actual and potential ergonomic effects.
Examples of the work
Assists in an agency or department ergonomics program; Performs routine office ergonomics assessments and modifications using approved guidelines and training; Performs routine non-office assessments and modifications after receiving appropriate training and demonstrated competency; Recognizes when advanced level of expertise is required and requests such expertise; Works with affected employees and supervisor to document problems identified and solutions implemented. Obtains and documents feedback from supervisor and employees for any job modifications 2-4 weeks post implementation; Administers and evaluates postural discomfort surveys and ergonomic checklists before and after intervention.
Minimum qualifications
Associate degree in any field, or certificate program completed in area relevant to ergonomics or health and safety, and attendance at minimum of 40 hours of education in ergonomics in previous two years, and 1 year experience in workplace ergonomics activities, or Certification in ergonomics at the assistant or technician level from a recognized professional society (BCPE, ASSE, AIHA, APTA, etc).
Quoted from the OFM classified job specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) publishes this figure in Classified Job Listing joined to the OFM salary schedules effective July 1, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
The dollar figures come from the salary schedule the listing assigns this range to.
Nearby classes in Washington
Ergonomist 3 in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $38.01 | $55.80 | $79,061 to $116,064 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.