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Conservation Scientists average salary by city in Washington
- Seattle$92,380
- Olympia$80,210
- Bellingham$79,080
- Mount Vernon$78,800
- Yakima$77,070
- Spokane$74,980
- Bremerton$74,550
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $92,380 | $82,380 | $77,180 | $73,819 | 111 |
| Olympia | $80,210 | $78,460 | $69,380 | $65,258 | 104 |
| Bellingham | $79,080 | $77,600 | $64,150 | $64,463 | 103 |
| Mount Vernon | $78,800 | $78,460 | $69,380 | $64,266 | 102 |
| Yakima | $77,070 | $78,460 | $64,500 | $63,049 | 96 |
| Spokane | $74,980 | $74,320 | $62,620 | $61,578 | 100 |
| Bremerton | $74,550 | $77,190 | $58,180 | $61,276 | 106 |
*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 19-1031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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