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Bus Drivers, School average salary by city in Washington
- Mount Vernon$68,110
- Seattle$67,350
- Bellingham$66,960
- Bremerton$65,770
- Longview$60,230
- Olympia$60,080
- Kennewick$56,490
- Wenatchee$55,880
- Spokane$52,800
- Walla Walla$52,610
- Yakima$52,420
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | $68,110 | $72,070 | $61,800 | $56,745 | 102 |
| Seattle | $67,350 | $66,380 | $62,570 | $56,211 | 111 |
| Bellingham | $66,960 | $69,640 | $63,660 | $55,936 | 103 |
| Bremerton | $65,770 | $66,880 | $62,890 | $55,026 | 106 |
| Longview | $60,230 | $61,730 | $56,000 | $50,575 | 98 |
| Olympia | $60,080 | $60,460 | $57,630 | $50,454 | 104 |
| Kennewick | $56,490 | $53,750 | $52,620 | $47,570 | 100 |
| Wenatchee | $55,880 | $56,640 | $52,880 | $47,080 | 104 |
| Spokane | $52,800 | $50,040 | $48,720 | $44,605 | 100 |
| Walla Walla | $52,610 | $51,840 | $51,840 | $44,452 | 99 |
| Yakima | $52,420 | $52,480 | $47,000 | $44,299 | 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 53-3051.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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