WA
Washington
Population: 7.9M |
Employed: 4.1M
State DI Program
Washington PFML
178,000
Disabled OASDI Beneficiaries
Washington residents
11.9%
Disability Rate
+1.7pp above national avg
1,500,000
Total OASDI Beneficiaries
All categories
$1,490
Avg Monthly Benefit
Disabled workers
Key Cities
- Seattle
- Tacoma
- Spokane
Employment
4.1M
Total Employment
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
$81
Avg. Annual Income
Social Security
5
SSA Field Offices
#12
National DI Rank
Washington PFML
State DI Program
vs. National Average
11.9%
Washington DI Rate
vs.
10.2%
National Average
Mandatory State Program
Washington PFML — Washington
Washington's Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program is one of the most generous in the nation, providing up to 18 weeks of paid leave.
State-Mandated Coverage
All eligible employees in Washington are covered under this program.
Employee-Funded
Benefits are funded through small payroll deductions — typically 0.5–1% of wages.
Short-Term Benefits
Provides income replacement for up to 26–52 weeks for qualifying disabilities.
Non-Work Related
Covers disabilities not covered by workers' compensation — illness, injury, pregnancy.
Neighboring States
Washington's Neighboring States
Related Content
Washington Disability Insurance Articles
Data Source
OASDI beneficiary statistics for Washington are sourced from the official U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) — December 2024 data release.