Legislators Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Washington
Legislators in Washington earn a median salary of $108,348 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, +141.8% vs the national median of $44,810. An estimated 1,350 legislators are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $60,180 to $157,080 depending on location.
$108,348
Avg median salary in Washington
$157,080
Highest paying metro
$60,180
Lowest paying metro
1,350
Employed in Washington
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Legislators salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane, WA | $157,080 | $80,460 | — | 90 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $138,380 | $85,870 | — | 50 |
| Seattle, WA | $125,960 | $60,220 | — | 340 |
| Yakima, WA | $120,480 | $92,440 | — | 40 |
| Kennewick, WA | $116,210 | $97,040 | — | 40 |
| Bellingham, WA | $115,380 | $50,120 | $166,660 | 50 |
| Eastern Washington | $113,810 | $77,490 | $160,680 | 160 |
| Western Washington | $98,480 | $73,540 | $207,990 | 190 |
| Bremerton, WA | $81,450 | $39,090 | $171,700 | 30 |
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $64,420 | $31,400 | $130,000 | 200 |
| Olympia, WA | $60,180 | $60,180 | $131,830 | 160 |