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Opticians, Dispensing average salary by city in Washington
- Wenatchee$60,520
- Olympia$59,960
- Seattle$56,000
- Bremerton$53,850
- Mount Vernon$53,110
- Bellingham$52,260
- Spokane$51,040
- Kennewick$50,820
- Yakima$50,700
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee | $60,520 | $60,140 | $47,900 | $50,808 | 104 |
| Olympia | $59,960 | $58,250 | $46,260 | $50,358 | 104 |
| Seattle | $56,000 | $48,960 | $46,550 | $47,176 | 111 |
| Bremerton | $53,850 | $48,780 | $43,360 | $45,448 | 106 |
| Mount Vernon | $53,110 | $50,490 | $47,630 | $44,854 | 102 |
| Bellingham | $52,260 | $53,050 | $46,870 | $44,171 | 103 |
| Spokane | $51,040 | $47,650 | $41,440 | $43,191 | 100 |
| Kennewick | $50,820 | $49,540 | $41,250 | $43,014 | 100 |
| Yakima | $50,700 | $46,240 | $42,790 | $42,917 | 96 |
*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 29-2081.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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