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Lawyers average salary by city in Washington
- Seattle$180,920
- Kennewick$153,860
- Bremerton$146,040
- Wenatchee$144,750
- Yakima$140,210
- Spokane$135,500
- Walla Walla$134,910
- Olympia$134,560
- Bellingham$132,730
- Longview$126,510
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $180,920 | $164,980 | $127,870 | $134,925 | 111 |
| Kennewick | $153,860 | $135,590 | $98,740 | $116,429 | 100 |
| Bremerton | $146,040 | $141,540 | $106,220 | $111,084 | 106 |
| Wenatchee | $144,750 | $132,270 | $97,860 | $110,203 | 104 |
| Yakima | $140,210 | $131,660 | $99,370 | $107,100 | 96 |
| Spokane | $135,500 | $123,880 | $94,920 | $103,880 | 100 |
| Walla Walla | $134,910 | $136,990 | $107,760 | $103,477 | 99 |
| Olympia | $134,560 | $132,900 | $110,290 | $103,238 | 104 |
| Bellingham | $132,730 | $131,480 | $98,610 | $101,987 | 103 |
| Longview | $126,510 | $101,170 | $99,990 | $97,736 | 98 |
*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 23-1011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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