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Food Preparation Workers average salary by city in Washington
- Seattle$44,390
- Bremerton$42,910
- Mount Vernon$41,420
- Bellingham$40,960
- Olympia$40,900
- Yakima$40,820
- Kennewick$39,990
- Walla Walla$39,820
- Longview$39,490
- Wenatchee$39,380
- Spokane$39,060
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $44,390 | $43,830 | $38,120 | $37,847 | 111 |
| Bremerton | $42,910 | $39,400 | $36,750 | $36,658 | 106 |
| Mount Vernon | $41,420 | $37,740 | $36,550 | $35,461 | 102 |
| Bellingham | $40,960 | $38,240 | $35,910 | $35,091 | 103 |
| Olympia | $40,900 | $37,950 | $35,400 | $35,043 | 104 |
| Yakima | $40,820 | $41,750 | $34,770 | $34,979 | 96 |
| Kennewick | $39,990 | $38,390 | $35,910 | $34,312 | 100 |
| Walla Walla | $39,820 | $40,030 | $34,650 | $34,175 | 99 |
| Longview | $39,490 | $38,460 | $35,400 | $33,910 | 98 |
| Wenatchee | $39,380 | $36,580 | $34,890 | $33,822 | 104 |
| Spokane | $39,060 | $36,360 | $34,780 | $33,565 | 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 35-2021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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