| Category | Score | 2013 Rank | 2012 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 121 | 44 | 37 |
| Workforce | 149 | 24 | 21 |
| Quality of Life | 218 | 10 | 15 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 181 | 31 | 36 |
| Economy | 220 | 24 | 45 |
| Education | 74 | 28 | 13 |
| Technology & Innovation | 248 | 4 | 5 |
| Business Friendliness | 109 | 23 | 36 |
| Cost of Living | 15 | 36 | 36 |
| Access to Capital | 22 | 7 | 3 |
| Overall | 1357 | 21 | 21 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Jay Inslee (D)
Population: 6,897,012
GDP growth: 3.6 percent
Unemployment rate (May 2013): 6.8 percent
Top corporate rate: None, but has gross receipts tax
Top individual tax rate: None       Â
Gasoline tax: 37.5 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aa1/Negative (multiple)
Major private employers: Microsoft Corp., Sea-Tac International Airport, Providence Health & Services, Barrett Business Services, South Seattle Community College, Stewart Title Co., St. Joseph Medical Center, Batelle, Genie Industries, Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
Economic profile sources: American Petroleum Institute (April 2013), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2012), Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2013 release), CareerOneStop, Moody's Investors Service (senior-most tax-backed ratings), National Governors Association, Tax Foundation (2013), U.S. Census Bureau (2012 estimate)