For purposes of this title, the average monthly wage in the state shall be the average annual wage as determined under RCW 50.04.355 as now or hereafter amended divided by twelve.
RCW 51.08.018
"Average monthly wage."
Applied in 11 court decisions — leading case Cockle v. Dept. of Labor and Industries (2001)
Most recently applied in Crabb v. Department of Labor & Industries (June 2014)
1977 ex.s. c 323 s 3; 1971 ex.s. c 289 s 15.
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Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.