Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other Salary in Washington

Other social scientists and related workers in Washington earn the most in Olympia (average $116,150 a year) and the least in Spokane ($92,870), across the 3 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other social scientists and related workers average at $112,040 and the median at $102,920 for 1,160 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $107,690.

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other average salary by city in Washington

Olympia$116,150
Seattle$113,900
Spokane$92,870

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Olympia	$116,150	$119,520	$86,650	$90,542	104
Seattle	$113,900	$105,140	$83,100	$88,959	111
Spokane	$92,870	$86,690	$74,320	$74,164	100

*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.

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other salary in other states

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Washington

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 19-3099.
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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