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Architects, Except Landscape and Naval average salary by city in Washington
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick | $113,500 | $102,890 | $79,540 | $88,677 | 100 |
| Seattle | $101,520 | $100,610 | $81,500 | $80,249 | 111 |
| Bremerton | $101,190 | $95,350 | $81,510 | $80,017 | 106 |
| Bellingham | $98,090 | $92,320 | $89,190 | $77,836 | 103 |
| Olympia | $94,240 | $93,720 | $65,100 | $75,128 | 104 |
| Spokane | $94,160 | $95,910 | $78,060 | $75,072 | 100 |
*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.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary in other states
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary by city and state
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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 17-1011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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