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Technical Writers 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 | $114,910 | $107,580 | $81,950 | $89,669 | 111 |
| Kennewick | $110,000 | $119,160 | $78,560 | $86,215 | 100 |
| Olympia | $97,240 | $85,050 | $70,160 | $77,238 | 104 |
| Spokane | $87,230 | $84,300 | $65,660 | $70,196 | 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 27-3042.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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