PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Regulatory Affairs Specialist II
Seattle Children's · Seattle, WA
$83k–$124k/ year
Top 25% pay
Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Burien, WA
The median regulatory affairs specialist pay in the Burien area is $45.87 per hour ($95,410 a year), with the typical range running from $34.96 to $59.84. That ranks 12th of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 32nd of 339 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Burien and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Burien and what they pay.
- $45.87median pay per hour, Seattle
- $35–$60typical range per hour
- 6,090employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 11% above the Washington statewide median of $41.44 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 6,090 compliance officers employed in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area, 2.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.13).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $27.93 | $58,090 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $34.96 | $72,720 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Median | $45.87 | $95,410 | 22% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $59.84 | $124,470 | 59% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $70.22 | $146,060 | 86% above U.S. median |
How Burien ranks
- 12th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 32nd of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 8 Washington metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for regulatory affairs specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Compliance Officers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Burien
- Overall prices in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue run 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $45.87 median hour buys what $41.27 buys at the national price level, 9% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,651
- Per year: $82,566
- Per month: $6,880
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renton, WA | 7 mi | $45.87/hr | 105,543 |
| Kent, WA | 9 mi | $45.87/hr | 136,588 |
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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Washington
Regulatory affairs specialists prepare and manage submissions and keep products compliant with agency rules.
- Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field
- Knowledge of FDA and international requirements; RAC is a plus
- Technical writing and documentation skills
Washington does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do regulatory affairs specialists make in Burien, WA?
Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area have a median pay of $45.87 per hour, about $95,410 a year. The middle half earn between $34.96 and $59.84 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Burien a good place for regulatory affairs specialists once cost of living is counted?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue ranks 32nd of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 12th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring regulatory affairs specialists in Burien?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Burien.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Burien as a regulatory affairs specialist?
Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
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- MerckNorth Wales, PA · 1 posting$72.40/ hr$56–$89
- Johnson & JohnsonRaritan, NJ · 1 posting$57.78/ hr$44–$71
- Capital Health SystemPennington, NJ · 1 posting$52.58/ hr$45–$60
- Johnson & JohnsonWarsaw, IN · 2 postings$48.62/ hr$37–$61
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Low$28Median$39.22High$61
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