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Education Administrators, Postsecondary average salary by city in Washington
- Yakima$158,380
- Spokane$148,360
- Seattle$143,940
- Bellingham$132,620
- Walla Walla$124,870
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima | $158,380 | $166,310 | $91,900 | $119,519 | 96 |
| Spokane | $148,360 | $132,530 | $98,600 | $112,670 | 100 |
| Seattle | $143,940 | $133,000 | $103,810 | $109,649 | 111 |
| Bellingham | $132,620 | $119,240 | $105,120 | $101,912 | 103 |
| Walla Walla | $124,870 | $105,390 | $102,190 | $96,615 | 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 11-9033.
- 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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