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Public Safety Telecommunicators average salary by city in Washington
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $81,970 | $80,180 | $76,630 | $66,496 | 111 |
| Olympia | $81,090 | $89,090 | $76,570 | $65,877 | 104 |
| Spokane | $72,300 | $76,640 | $60,580 | $59,693 | 100 |
| Kennewick | $72,170 | $78,030 | $62,320 | $59,602 | 100 |
| Bellingham | $71,800 | $76,340 | $64,470 | $59,341 | 103 |
| Yakima | $63,300 | $63,240 | $60,060 | $53,042 | 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 43-5031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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