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Veterinarians average salary by city in Washington
- Seattle$169,950
- Mount Vernon$168,820
- Kennewick$162,480
- Bellingham$161,660
- Olympia$157,160
- Yakima$157,030
- Bremerton$153,680
- Spokane$149,520
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $169,950 | $163,810 | $128,930 | $127,427 | 111 |
| Mount Vernon | $168,820 | $156,980 | $118,600 | $126,654 | 102 |
| Kennewick | $162,480 | $163,520 | $120,610 | $122,321 | 100 |
| Bellingham | $161,660 | $149,760 | $119,960 | $121,761 | 103 |
| Olympia | $157,160 | $158,880 | $118,460 | $118,685 | 104 |
| Yakima | $157,030 | $158,180 | $126,840 | $118,596 | 96 |
| Bremerton | $153,680 | $158,600 | $123,450 | $116,306 | 106 |
| Spokane | $149,520 | $151,820 | $108,980 | $113,463 | 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.
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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 29-1131.
- 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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