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Animal Caretakers average salary by city in Washington
- Seattle$47,810
- Bremerton$45,760
- Kennewick$45,270
- Olympia$44,370
- Mount Vernon$43,660
- Spokane$43,540
- Bellingham$43,390
- Longview$43,150
- Wenatchee$41,660
- Yakima$41,000
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $47,810 | $44,060 | $38,340 | $40,595 | 111 |
| Bremerton | $45,760 | $39,100 | $37,590 | $38,948 | 106 |
| Kennewick | $45,270 | $38,340 | $36,820 | $38,554 | 100 |
| Olympia | $44,370 | $37,900 | $36,180 | $37,831 | 104 |
| Mount Vernon | $43,660 | $38,410 | $37,830 | $37,261 | 102 |
| Spokane | $43,540 | $37,650 | $35,740 | $37,164 | 100 |
| Bellingham | $43,390 | $37,650 | $36,860 | $37,044 | 103 |
| Longview | $43,150 | $36,690 | $35,180 | $36,851 | 98 |
| Wenatchee | $41,660 | $37,910 | $36,880 | $35,654 | 104 |
| Yakima | $41,000 | $35,650 | $34,650 | $35,124 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-2021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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