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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria average salary by city in Washington
- Seattle$53,820
- Mount Vernon$51,930
- Olympia$50,630
- Bellingham$49,870
- Bremerton$48,680
- Kennewick$47,670
- Yakima$46,890
- Wenatchee$46,650
- Longview$46,610
- Spokane$46,460
- Walla Walla$46,420
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $53,820 | $51,530 | $47,590 | $45,424 | 111 |
| Mount Vernon | $51,930 | $51,620 | $44,470 | $43,906 | 102 |
| Olympia | $50,630 | $48,820 | $44,250 | $42,861 | 104 |
| Bellingham | $49,870 | $49,320 | $44,250 | $42,251 | 103 |
| Bremerton | $48,680 | $49,280 | $43,450 | $41,294 | 106 |
| Kennewick | $47,670 | $46,820 | $43,020 | $40,483 | 100 |
| Yakima | $46,890 | $46,730 | $42,430 | $39,856 | 96 |
| Wenatchee | $46,650 | $46,690 | $42,920 | $39,663 | 104 |
| Longview | $46,610 | $45,640 | $42,880 | $39,631 | 98 |
| Spokane | $46,460 | $45,330 | $40,070 | $39,511 | 100 |
| Walla Walla | $46,420 | $46,170 | $38,990 | $39,478 | 99 |
*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 35-2012.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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