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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists average salary by city in Washington
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $105,140 | $96,450 | $77,290 | $82,796 | 111 |
| Bremerton | $95,240 | $85,940 | $69,380 | $75,831 | 106 |
| Kennewick | $94,860 | $82,880 | $73,920 | $75,564 | 100 |
| Wenatchee | $90,020 | $84,500 | $71,140 | $72,159 | 104 |
| Olympia | $84,670 | $82,500 | $69,380 | $68,395 | 104 |
| Yakima | $82,160 | $78,460 | $63,130 | $66,630 | 96 |
| Mount Vernon | $78,560 | $76,600 | $63,900 | $64,097 | 102 |
| Spokane | $77,570 | $74,710 | $60,200 | $63,400 | 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 19-1023.
- 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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