The Dayton, WA employment information can be a key indicator when searching for a new job. A good indicator of the strength of the job market is the income per capita and the median household income. The income per capita in Dayton is $24,451, which is 26% lower than than the Washington average and 18% lower than than the national average. The median household income is $38,547, which is 39% lower than than the Washington average and 30% lower than than the national average. The unemployment rate in Dayton is 5%, which is equal to than the national average. The poverty rate in Dayton is 13% which is 13% lower than than the national average.