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Architectural and Civil Drafters average salary by city in Washington
- Kennewick$80,270
- Seattle$77,530
- Wenatchee$74,200
- Bremerton$73,560
- Bellingham$72,860
- Mount Vernon$69,320
- Olympia$65,330
- Yakima$63,760
- Spokane$63,080
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick | $80,270 | $72,590 | $59,740 | $65,300 | 100 |
| Seattle | $77,530 | $75,830 | $62,950 | $63,372 | 111 |
| Wenatchee | $74,200 | $75,290 | $59,220 | $61,030 | 104 |
| Bremerton | $73,560 | $75,750 | $61,460 | $60,579 | 106 |
| Bellingham | $72,860 | $62,620 | $60,690 | $60,087 | 103 |
| Mount Vernon | $69,320 | $61,860 | $61,800 | $57,597 | 102 |
| Olympia | $65,330 | $60,990 | $52,670 | $54,673 | 104 |
| Yakima | $63,760 | $60,950 | $57,450 | $53,411 | 96 |
| Spokane | $63,080 | $62,020 | $57,170 | $52,865 | 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 17-3011.
- 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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