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Childcare Workers average salary by city in Washington
- Seattle$44,390
- Mount Vernon$41,760
- Longview$41,730
- Spokane$40,230
- Bremerton$40,220
- Wenatchee$39,910
- Olympia$39,630
- Bellingham$39,020
- Yakima$38,830
- Kennewick$38,770
- Walla Walla$37,030
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $44,390 | $43,710 | $39,260 | $37,847 | 111 |
| Mount Vernon | $41,760 | $40,150 | $38,440 | $35,734 | 102 |
| Longview | $41,730 | $42,300 | $37,800 | $35,710 | 98 |
| Spokane | $40,230 | $37,230 | $36,090 | $34,505 | 100 |
| Bremerton | $40,220 | $38,690 | $35,490 | $34,497 | 106 |
| Wenatchee | $39,910 | $38,130 | $37,050 | $34,248 | 104 |
| Olympia | $39,630 | $38,390 | $36,530 | $34,023 | 104 |
| Bellingham | $39,020 | $38,820 | $38,760 | $33,533 | 103 |
| Yakima | $38,830 | $36,550 | $36,280 | $33,380 | 96 |
| Kennewick | $38,770 | $37,840 | $36,760 | $33,332 | 100 |
| Walla Walla | $37,030 | $36,040 | $35,450 | $31,934 | 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 39-9011.
- 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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