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Regulatory Affairs Specialist II
Seattle Children's · Seattle, WA
$83k–$124k/ year
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Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Lacey, WA
Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Lacey area earn a median of $39.45 per hour, about $82,050 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $34.03 and $44.89. That ranks 51st of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 106th of 339 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Lacey and what they pay.
- $39.45median pay per hour, Olympia
- $34–$45typical range per hour
- 970employed in the metro area
- 104cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Lacey, WA
The metro median is 5% below the Washington statewide median of $41.44 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 970 compliance officers employed in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater metro area, 7.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.96).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.35 | $61,050 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $34.03 | $70,780 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.45 | $82,050 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $44.89 | $93,370 | 19% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $65.12 | $135,450 | 73% above U.S. median |
How Lacey ranks
- 51st of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 106th of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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 Lacey
- Overall prices in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 17% above the U.S. average (index 116.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $39.45 median hour buys what $38.05 buys at the national price level, 1% 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$1,420
- Per year: $71,010
- Per month: $5,918
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
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Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia, WA | 5 mi | $39.45/hr | 56,271 |
| Lakewood, WA | 15 mi | $45.87/hr | 62,709 |
| Tacoma, WA | 21 mi | $45.87/hr | 228,202 |
| Federal Way, WA | 28 mi | $45.87/hr | 100,252 |
| Auburn, WA | 33 mi | $45.87/hr | 85,513 |
| Kent, WA | 36 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 Lacey, WA?
Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater metro area have a median pay of $39.45 per hour, about $82,050 a year. The middle half earn between $34.03 and $44.89 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lacey a good place for regulatory affairs specialists once cost of living is counted?
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater ranks 106th of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 51st of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Lacey 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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