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Civil Engineers average salary by city in Washington
- Kennewick$123,530
- Seattle$121,520
- Walla Walla$120,280
- Bremerton$115,940
- Bellingham$114,570
- Olympia$110,200
- Mount Vernon$109,410
- Wenatchee$109,280
- Longview$107,160
- Spokane$105,280
- Yakima$105,160
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick | $123,530 | $121,370 | $96,040 | $95,699 | 100 |
| Seattle | $121,520 | $116,480 | $100,290 | $94,319 | 111 |
| Walla Walla | $120,280 | $123,030 | $112,400 | $93,447 | 99 |
| Bremerton | $115,940 | $116,210 | $96,170 | $90,394 | 106 |
| Bellingham | $114,570 | $107,790 | $92,260 | $89,430 | 103 |
| Olympia | $110,200 | $108,240 | $92,730 | $86,356 | 104 |
| Mount Vernon | $109,410 | $101,300 | $88,860 | $85,800 | 102 |
| Wenatchee | $109,280 | $100,510 | $93,340 | $85,708 | 104 |
| Longview | $107,160 | $102,750 | $88,790 | $84,217 | 98 |
| Spokane | $105,280 | $100,510 | $84,470 | $82,894 | 100 |
| Yakima | $105,160 | $100,510 | $88,790 | $82,810 | 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 17-2051.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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