Transportation Director City of Olympia, Washington Salary:  $115,999 - $141,029   With freshwater and saltwater shorelines and nearby forests, Olympia, Washington, offers convenient access to an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities. Olympia is recognized for its outstanding quality of life, vibrant downtown, an active and engaged community, low crime rate, and family-friendly amenities. Olympia is the state capital and a port city, and is also the entertainment, arts and cultural hub for the Thurston County area and beyond. Olympia is within easy driving distance of major national parks, the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade and Olympic Mountains, and the urban centers of