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Firefighters average salary by city in Washington
- Seattle$100,450
- Bellingham$93,600
- Bremerton$90,020
- Olympia$89,960
- Spokane$82,580
- Mount Vernon$79,750
- Kennewick$77,650
- Longview$77,330
- Yakima$60,890
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $100,450 | $101,090 | $91,210 | $79,497 | 111 |
| Bellingham | $93,600 | $101,130 | $81,270 | $74,678 | 103 |
| Bremerton | $90,020 | $95,910 | $70,470 | $72,159 | 106 |
| Olympia | $89,960 | $90,050 | $78,550 | $72,117 | 104 |
| Spokane | $82,580 | $83,310 | $61,480 | $66,925 | 100 |
| Mount Vernon | $79,750 | $81,100 | $60,850 | $64,934 | 102 |
| Kennewick | $77,650 | $80,090 | $61,060 | $63,457 | 100 |
| Longview | $77,330 | $78,940 | $63,620 | $63,232 | 98 |
| Yakima | $60,890 | $62,120 | $36,580 | $51,105 | 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 33-2011.
- 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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