Living on the Island and commuting off the Island for work can be challenging with ferry service interruptions, impacting walk-on and drive-on commuters, and summer visitors adding to longer lines, all adding to the time you need to set aside getting to work. Being a rural island, we have fewer opportunities for high-paying jobs than the cities across the water. Yet, there are still some to be found, and if your skills are a match, you may find something closer to home, saving the time you commute to do things you might like to enjoy on the island — fishing, hiking, golfing, kayaking, rowing, sailing, gardening, volunteering — whatever you'd like to do with your time. Here are several high-paying jobs currently available on the Island:
Executive Director — Island Senior Resources $130,000–$160,000 | Langley | Nonprofits Lead the Island's largest senior services organization — 57 employees, 219 volunteers and over 10,000 individuals served annually. Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.
Manager, Surgical Services & PACU — WhidbeyHealth $105,500–$162,829 | Coupeville | Healthcare A senior nursing leadership role at Whidbey Island's primary healthcare facility. Day shifts, no nights, full benefits.
Parks & Recreation Director — City of Oak Harbor $129,000–$172,000 | Oak Harbor | Government Lead Oak Harbor's parks and recreation programs for a vibrant waterfront community.
Development Director — Whidbey Camano Land Trust $98,000–$124,000 | Greenbank | Nonprofits Lead fundraising strategy for one of the Island's most beloved conservation organizations — dog-friendly office included 🐾
Food Service Coordinator — Oak Harbor Public Schools $98,850–$113,430 | Oak Harbor | Education Oversee food service operations across Oak Harbor's school district — a meaningful leadership role with full school district benefits.
Sales Manager — Whidbey Telecom $75,000–$115,000 plus commission | Freeland | Professional Services Lead a growing sales organization at one of the Island's most established and community-focused companies.
Senior Finance Analyst — IDEX Health & Science $90,000–$105,000 | Oak Harbor | Remote/Hybrid Work remotely from Whidbey Island for a global life sciences leader — with occasional visits to the Oak Harbor facility.
Good luck finding your fit!