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Correctional Officers and Jailers 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 | $84,860 | $81,550 | $77,700 | $68,529 | 111 |
| Olympia | $79,370 | $81,550 | $70,270 | $64,667 | 104 |
| Bellingham | $79,000 | $83,030 | $68,880 | $64,406 | 103 |
| Bremerton | $78,890 | $77,480 | $77,480 | $64,329 | 106 |
| Spokane | $77,210 | $79,460 | $72,340 | $63,147 | 100 |
| Kennewick | $75,530 | $79,460 | $70,600 | $61,965 | 100 |
| Yakima | $70,800 | $76,070 | $63,010 | $58,638 | 96 |
| Wenatchee | $64,940 | $62,270 | $58,340 | $54,359 | 104 |
*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 33-3012.
- 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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