Political Scientists Salary in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median Salary

$153,960

per year

Hourly Rate

$74.02

per hour

Employment

in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

vs. National Avg

+8.4%

National: $142,080

📊 Compared to the national median of $142,080, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA pays 8.4% MORE for Political Scientists positions.

Purchasing Power

$134,698

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

114.3

14% above national avg

Rent/Income

17%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

10th

$81,790

25th

$98,350

Median

$153,960

75th

$193,450

90th

$224,960

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).