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Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders average salary by city in Washington
- Kennewick$63,720
- Seattle$60,980
- Wenatchee$58,560
- Walla Walla$58,290
- Spokane$56,230
- Bremerton$55,950
- Bellingham$54,060
- Yakima$53,740
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick | $63,720 | $57,400 | $46,070 | $53,379 | 100 |
| Seattle | $60,980 | $58,430 | $48,480 | $51,177 | 111 |
| Wenatchee | $58,560 | $56,050 | $47,280 | $49,233 | 104 |
| Walla Walla | $58,290 | $51,540 | $40,800 | $49,016 | 99 |
| Spokane | $56,230 | $59,600 | $43,100 | $47,361 | 100 |
| Bremerton | $55,950 | $50,440 | $48,230 | $47,136 | 106 |
| Bellingham | $54,060 | $51,580 | $45,560 | $45,617 | 103 |
| Yakima | $53,740 | $47,330 | $42,950 | $45,360 | 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 51-9012.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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