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Machinists average salary by city in Washington
- Bremerton$79,720
- Kennewick$76,070
- Seattle$75,190
- Mount Vernon$66,860
- Longview$66,210
- Bellingham$65,950
- Spokane$61,570
- Yakima$61,030
- Olympia$59,510
- Wenatchee$58,020
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton | $79,720 | $80,620 | $60,550 | $64,913 | 106 |
| Kennewick | $76,070 | $68,060 | $59,890 | $62,345 | 100 |
| Seattle | $75,190 | $74,560 | $61,460 | $61,726 | 111 |
| Mount Vernon | $66,860 | $66,280 | $58,590 | $55,866 | 102 |
| Longview | $66,210 | $63,190 | $56,750 | $55,380 | 98 |
| Bellingham | $65,950 | $59,910 | $49,890 | $55,171 | 103 |
| Spokane | $61,570 | $60,480 | $49,390 | $51,651 | 100 |
| Yakima | $61,030 | $59,560 | $48,340 | $51,218 | 96 |
| Olympia | $59,510 | $55,660 | $54,260 | $49,996 | 104 |
| Wenatchee | $58,020 | $51,630 | $49,870 | $48,799 | 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 51-4041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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