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Food Servers, Nonrestaurant average salary by city in Washington
- Seattle$43,720
- Olympia$41,440
- Kennewick$41,080
- Bremerton$40,010
- Spokane$39,620
- Mount Vernon$38,730
- Longview$38,140
- Yakima$37,970
- Wenatchee$37,950
- Bellingham$37,670
- Walla Walla$37,090
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $43,720 | $40,640 | $38,380 | $37,309 | 111 |
| Olympia | $41,440 | $37,540 | $35,740 | $35,477 | 104 |
| Kennewick | $41,080 | $37,860 | $35,950 | $35,188 | 100 |
| Bremerton | $40,010 | $37,230 | $35,770 | $34,328 | 106 |
| Spokane | $39,620 | $36,190 | $34,650 | $34,015 | 100 |
| Mount Vernon | $38,730 | $36,520 | $36,110 | $33,300 | 102 |
| Longview | $38,140 | $37,140 | $34,680 | $32,825 | 98 |
| Yakima | $37,970 | $36,070 | $35,260 | $32,689 | 96 |
| Wenatchee | $37,950 | $35,580 | $34,650 | $32,673 | 104 |
| Bellingham | $37,670 | $36,450 | $35,770 | $32,448 | 103 |
| Walla Walla | $37,090 | $36,170 | $34,930 | $31,982 | 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 35-3041.
- 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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