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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary average salary by city in Washington
- Bellingham$57,730
- Seattle$47,700
- Spokane$47,630
- Walla Walla$46,070
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $57,730 | $59,240 | $48,630 | $48,566 | 103 |
| Seattle | $47,700 | $48,380 | $34,650 | $40,507 | 111 |
| Spokane | $47,630 | $48,650 | $34,650 | $40,451 | 100 |
| Walla Walla | $46,070 | $47,390 | $34,650 | $39,197 | 99 |
*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 25-9044.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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