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Chemists average salary by city in Washington
- Bremerton$106,460
- Olympia$105,790
- Seattle$102,470
- Spokane$85,730
- Mount Vernon$85,560
- Bellingham$83,870
- Yakima$79,530
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton | $106,460 | $108,010 | $82,500 | $83,725 | 106 |
| Olympia | $105,790 | $93,340 | $73,460 | $83,253 | 104 |
| Seattle | $102,470 | $87,990 | $79,020 | $80,918 | 111 |
| Spokane | $85,730 | $77,400 | $67,810 | $69,141 | 100 |
| Mount Vernon | $85,560 | $81,680 | $61,800 | $69,021 | 102 |
| Bellingham | $83,870 | $64,560 | $63,280 | $67,833 | 103 |
| Yakima | $79,530 | $78,580 | $62,960 | $64,779 | 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 19-2031.
- 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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