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Postal Service Mail Carriers average salary by city in Washington
- Seattle$64,720
- Mount Vernon$63,380
- Bremerton$62,710
- Wenatchee$61,880
- Spokane$61,510
- Olympia$61,230
- Walla Walla$61,010
- Longview$60,690
- Bellingham$60,340
- Yakima$60,310
- Kennewick$58,990
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $64,720 | $62,960 | $52,520 | $54,183 | 111 |
| Mount Vernon | $63,380 | $62,330 | $51,820 | $53,106 | 102 |
| Bremerton | $62,710 | $62,070 | $52,520 | $52,567 | 106 |
| Wenatchee | $61,880 | $60,440 | $48,940 | $51,901 | 104 |
| Spokane | $61,510 | $59,400 | $51,130 | $51,603 | 100 |
| Olympia | $61,230 | $57,700 | $48,940 | $51,378 | 104 |
| Walla Walla | $61,010 | $58,910 | $48,940 | $51,202 | 99 |
| Longview | $60,690 | $59,880 | $44,160 | $50,944 | 98 |
| Bellingham | $60,340 | $57,470 | $51,130 | $50,663 | 103 |
| Yakima | $60,310 | $57,470 | $44,160 | $50,639 | 96 |
| Kennewick | $58,990 | $56,660 | $51,130 | $49,578 | 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 43-5052.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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