Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors average salary by city in Washington
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton | $78,160 | $84,870 | $55,740 | $63,816 | 106 |
| Bellingham | $76,430 | $78,250 | $60,390 | $62,598 | 103 |
| Seattle | $73,820 | $71,630 | $63,520 | $60,762 | 111 |
| Kennewick | $73,460 | $70,520 | $55,640 | $60,509 | 100 |
| Spokane | $63,080 | $56,020 | $56,020 | $52,865 | 100 |
| Olympia | $62,980 | $56,680 | $45,870 | $52,784 | 104 |
| Yakima | $60,430 | $51,950 | $51,950 | $50,736 | 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 25-3011.
- 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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