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Waiters and Waitresses average salary by city in Washington
- Seattle$62,940
- Bremerton$61,770
- Olympia$59,860
- Bellingham$59,820
- Kennewick$58,600
- Mount Vernon$58,410
- Wenatchee$58,400
- Walla Walla$58,210
- Longview$57,990
- Spokane$55,270
- Yakima$53,650
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $62,940 | $57,280 | $46,460 | $52,752 | 111 |
| Bremerton | $61,770 | $55,270 | $46,750 | $51,812 | 106 |
| Olympia | $59,860 | $53,000 | $45,630 | $50,278 | 104 |
| Bellingham | $59,820 | $56,700 | $45,120 | $50,245 | 103 |
| Kennewick | $58,600 | $51,460 | $44,530 | $49,265 | 100 |
| Mount Vernon | $58,410 | $53,060 | $45,740 | $49,112 | 102 |
| Wenatchee | $58,400 | $49,820 | $45,690 | $49,104 | 104 |
| Walla Walla | $58,210 | $56,730 | $45,050 | $48,952 | 99 |
| Longview | $57,990 | $54,870 | $45,610 | $48,775 | 98 |
| Spokane | $55,270 | $48,560 | $43,850 | $46,589 | 100 |
| Yakima | $53,650 | $49,060 | $37,500 | $45,288 | 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 35-3031.
- 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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