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Cooks, Fast Food average salary by city in Washington
- Seattle$43,770
- Bremerton$39,040
- Mount Vernon$39,020
- Bellingham$38,920
- Wenatchee$38,770
- Olympia$38,160
- Kennewick$38,130
- Longview$37,710
- Yakima$37,110
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $43,770 | $44,030 | $38,280 | $37,349 | 111 |
| Bremerton | $39,040 | $37,910 | $37,040 | $33,549 | 106 |
| Mount Vernon | $39,020 | $37,850 | $36,450 | $33,533 | 102 |
| Bellingham | $38,920 | $38,480 | $36,820 | $33,452 | 103 |
| Wenatchee | $38,770 | $36,260 | $35,570 | $33,332 | 104 |
| Olympia | $38,160 | $36,600 | $36,390 | $32,842 | 104 |
| Kennewick | $38,130 | $37,030 | $36,200 | $32,817 | 100 |
| Longview | $37,710 | $36,550 | $36,440 | $32,480 | 98 |
| Yakima | $37,110 | $36,710 | $35,110 | $31,998 | 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 35-2011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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