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Substitute Teachers, Short-Term average salary by city in Washington
- Longview$60,730
- Seattle$60,730
- Bremerton$55,620
- Mount Vernon$55,370
- Bellingham$53,450
- Walla Walla$52,720
- Yakima$51,430
- Olympia$51,100
- Spokane$49,420
- Kennewick$48,500
- Wenatchee$47,730
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longview | $60,730 | $61,260 | $59,380 | $50,977 | 98 |
| Seattle | $60,730 | $60,070 | $55,470 | $50,977 | 111 |
| Bremerton | $55,620 | $55,950 | $52,540 | $46,871 | 106 |
| Mount Vernon | $55,370 | $54,350 | $52,450 | $46,670 | 102 |
| Bellingham | $53,450 | $55,740 | $49,550 | $45,127 | 103 |
| Walla Walla | $52,720 | $53,610 | $52,420 | $44,541 | 99 |
| Yakima | $51,430 | $51,490 | $48,270 | $43,504 | 96 |
| Olympia | $51,100 | $48,060 | $48,060 | $43,239 | 104 |
| Spokane | $49,420 | $52,000 | $44,960 | $41,889 | 100 |
| Kennewick | $48,500 | $45,050 | $44,060 | $41,150 | 100 |
| Wenatchee | $47,730 | $45,050 | $44,570 | $40,531 | 104 |
*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 25-3031.
- 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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