Five companies on the 2006 Fortune 500 list of the United States’ largest companies, based on total revenue, are headquartered in Seattle: financial services company Washington Mutual (#99), Internet retailer Amazon.com (#272), department store Nordstrom (#293), coffee chain Starbucks (#338), and insurance company Safeco Corporation (#339).

Seattle’s cool mild climate allows outdoor recreation including walking, cycling, hiking, skiing, snowboarding, boating, team sports, and swimming.

Quick Facts

Population: 569,101
Mean Travel Time to Work (in minutes): 24.8

Homeownership Rate: 48.40%

Median Salaries (5 Years Experience)

1. Advertising Sales Agents: $61,890+ commission
2. Sales Managers (non-retail): $83,320+ commission
3. Financial Services Sales Agents: $77,290+ commission
4. Sales Reps. Technical & Scientific Products: $79,310+ commission
5. Sales Engineers: $85,100+ commission

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