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Dentists, General average salary by city in Washington
- Mount Vernon$232,410
- Longview$220,310
- Bremerton$219,850
- Spokane$216,190
- Kennewick$212,290
- Yakima$212,230
- Wenatchee$198,510
- Seattle$187,350
- Olympia$179,880
- Bellingham$177,520
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | $232,410 | $212,000 | $126,210 | $171,634 | 102 |
| Longview | $220,310 | $204,950 | $102,710 | $163,691 | 98 |
| Bremerton | $219,850 | $171,320 | $126,700 | $163,389 | 106 |
| Spokane | $216,190 | $205,790 | $134,630 | $160,851 | 100 |
| Kennewick | $212,290 | $203,250 | $125,130 | $157,979 | 100 |
| Yakima | $212,230 | $200,130 | $119,950 | $157,934 | 96 |
| Wenatchee | $198,510 | $171,990 | $122,600 | $147,816 | 104 |
| Seattle | $187,350 | $161,270 | $106,660 | $139,496 | 111 |
| Olympia | $179,880 | $123,460 | $112,250 | $134,214 | 104 |
| Bellingham | $177,520 | $168,030 | $86,390 | $132,601 | 103 |
*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 29-1021.
- 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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