If you're looking for a job, (even if you're not), you may want to look into driving for Uber.
There's a recent study indicating the averge yearly reported earnings of Uber drivers in each state. Can you believe Washington State ranks in the top 5? According to Salary.com:
An Uber driver with less than 2-years experience makes around $37,527. And, after 2-4 years of driving, Uber Driver pay goes up to about $138,217. Senior drivers are those driving anywhere between 5-8 years can earn $39,459. Drivers with 8-years or more experience make about $42,026.
Jeff made pretty good money when he was driving. However, he wasn't driving a lot. There was a lot of waiting for orders to come his way. Needless to say, after about a month, he wasn't driving for Uber anymore.
While Salary.com is seeing that Uber Driver salary in Washington can go up to $60,169 or down to $28,647, but most earn between $35,202 and $51,702.