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Engineers, All Other average salary by city in Washington
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton | $144,920 | $142,130 | $122,840 | $110,319 | 106 |
| Seattle | $141,870 | $137,430 | $108,190 | $108,234 | 111 |
| Kennewick | $138,940 | $142,920 | $111,390 | $106,231 | 100 |
| Bellingham | $135,120 | $140,220 | $99,790 | $103,621 | 103 |
| Olympia | $128,660 | $132,010 | $112,880 | $99,205 | 104 |
| Spokane | $113,810 | $110,140 | $94,210 | $88,895 | 100 |
*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 17-2199.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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