Regulatory Affairs Specialist salary in Washington
Regulatory Affairs Specialists in Washington earn a median of $41.44 per hour, about $86,200 a year, 10% above the U.S. median of $37.70. The middle half earn between $33.69 and $54.61 per hour. The highest median among Washington metro areas is in Bellingham, WA, at $48.98 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $41.44median pay per hour
- $86,200median pay per year
- 10,820employed in Washington
- #12of 50 states by median pay
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Washington: percentiles
| Level | Washington per hour | Washington per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $27.24 | $56,660 | $22.22 |
| Lower quartile | $33.69 | $70,080 | $28.43 |
| Median | $41.44 | $86,200 | $37.70 |
| Upper quartile | $54.61 | $113,590 | $50.39 |
| Top 10% | $66.75 | $138,840 | $62.52 |
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay by metro area in Washington
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Washington median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA | $48.98 | $101,870 | 650 | 18% above | $47.40 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $45.87 | $95,410 | 6,090 | 11% above | $41.27 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $43.83 | $91,160 | 390 | 6% above | $43.80 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $39.45 | $82,050 | 970 | 5% below | $38.05 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $37.65 | $78,310 | 110 | 9% below | $36.25 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $37.55 | $78,110 | 110 | 9% below | — |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $36.86 | $76,670 | 740 | 11% below | $36.73 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $36.50 | $75,920 | 80 | 12% below | — |
| Yakima, WA | $36.25 | $75,400 | 270 | 13% below | $37.94 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $34.59 | $71,950 | 60 | 17% below | — |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $31.95 | $66,460 | 220 | 23% below | $30.25 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in states next to Washington
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Common questions
How much does a regulatory affairs specialist make in Washington?
The median is $41.44 per hour, about $86,200 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $27.24 and the top 10% earn over $66.75 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Washington city pays regulatory affairs specialists the most?
Among Washington metro areas, Bellingham, WA has the highest median at $48.98 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Washington rank for regulatory affairs specialist pay?
Washington ranks 12th of 50 states by median regulatory affairs specialist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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