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Public Relations Specialists average salary by city in Washington
- Kennewick$102,230
- Seattle$100,940
- Bremerton$89,480
- Mount Vernon$87,260
- Olympia$87,170
- Spokane$82,630
- Wenatchee$81,110
- Walla Walla$81,010
- Bellingham$80,130
- Yakima$78,840
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick | $102,230 | $103,030 | $75,890 | $80,749 | 100 |
| Seattle | $100,940 | $96,000 | $78,620 | $79,841 | 111 |
| Bremerton | $89,480 | $83,390 | $66,250 | $71,779 | 106 |
| Mount Vernon | $87,260 | $78,110 | $58,950 | $70,217 | 102 |
| Olympia | $87,170 | $84,470 | $72,910 | $70,154 | 104 |
| Spokane | $82,630 | $74,610 | $63,930 | $66,960 | 100 |
| Wenatchee | $81,110 | $76,600 | $58,980 | $65,891 | 104 |
| Walla Walla | $81,010 | $76,360 | $62,590 | $65,821 | 99 |
| Bellingham | $80,130 | $77,320 | $62,130 | $65,201 | 103 |
| Yakima | $78,840 | $77,150 | $64,050 | $64,294 | 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 27-3031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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