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Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors average salary by city in Washington
- Bremerton$103,720
- Mount Vernon$93,990
- Kennewick$92,300
- Yakima$92,290
- Seattle$90,420
- Wenatchee$84,630
- Longview$83,650
- Olympia$82,680
- Bellingham$80,800
- Spokane$77,780
- Walla Walla$71,070
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton | $103,720 | $102,650 | $83,980 | $81,797 | 106 |
| Mount Vernon | $93,990 | $96,780 | $61,000 | $74,952 | 102 |
| Kennewick | $92,300 | $88,900 | $72,310 | $73,763 | 100 |
| Yakima | $92,290 | $96,370 | $72,270 | $73,756 | 96 |
| Seattle | $90,420 | $87,280 | $73,620 | $72,440 | 111 |
| Wenatchee | $84,630 | $82,300 | $67,350 | $68,367 | 104 |
| Longview | $83,650 | $78,490 | $64,250 | $67,678 | 98 |
| Olympia | $82,680 | $83,050 | $60,690 | $66,995 | 104 |
| Bellingham | $80,800 | $69,800 | $58,520 | $65,673 | 103 |
| Spokane | $77,780 | $75,990 | $61,300 | $63,548 | 100 |
| Walla Walla | $71,070 | $64,900 | $60,480 | $58,828 | 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 21-1012.
- 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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