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Power Plant Operators average salary by city in Washington
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee | $150,930 | $145,510 | $145,510 | $114,427 | 104 |
| Seattle | $132,410 | $124,950 | $102,040 | $101,768 | 111 |
| Spokane | $104,720 | $97,640 | $83,850 | $82,501 | 100 |
| Longview | $97,480 | $94,660 | $85,390 | $77,407 | 98 |
*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 51-8013.
- 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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