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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers average salary by city in Washington
- Seattle$82,070
- Mount Vernon$72,490
- Bremerton$71,490
- Bellingham$59,520
- Spokane$58,390
- Longview$57,960
- Olympia$56,760
- Kennewick$55,620
- Walla Walla$55,290
- Yakima$49,980
- Wenatchee$49,150
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $82,070 | $76,800 | $55,990 | $66,566 | 111 |
| Mount Vernon | $72,490 | $68,060 | $50,340 | $59,827 | 102 |
| Bremerton | $71,490 | $71,950 | $58,840 | $59,123 | 106 |
| Bellingham | $59,520 | $49,230 | $46,310 | $50,004 | 103 |
| Spokane | $58,390 | $55,120 | $46,530 | $49,096 | 100 |
| Longview | $57,960 | $58,950 | $45,410 | $48,751 | 98 |
| Olympia | $56,760 | $57,440 | $40,350 | $47,787 | 104 |
| Kennewick | $55,620 | $48,450 | $42,470 | $46,871 | 100 |
| Walla Walla | $55,290 | $55,050 | $46,460 | $46,606 | 99 |
| Yakima | $49,980 | $46,910 | $37,560 | $42,339 | 96 |
| Wenatchee | $49,150 | $42,950 | $39,130 | $41,672 | 104 |
*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 51-9061.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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