How much does a separating make in Seattle?
$58,430a year
Median yearly pay for separatings in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $28.09 an hour or $4,869 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.09
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 189
- Jobs in the area
- 680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,680Median: $58,430Highest 10%: $79,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,680 | $21.00 | |
| 25th | $48,480 | $23.31 | |
| Median | $58,430 | $28.09 | |
| 75th | $68,650 | $33.00 | |
| 90th | $79,620 | $38.28 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for separatings.
| Spokane, WA | $59,600 |
| Kennewick, WA | $57,400 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $56,050 |
| Bellingham, WA | $51,580 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $51,540 |
| Portland, OR | $50,380 |
| Yakima, WA | $47,330 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $160,600 |
| Power Plant Operator | $125,000 |
| Layout Worker | $123,100 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $116,900 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $112,300 |
| Aircraft Structure | $110,500 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $109,600 |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setter | $105,400 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assembler | $102,500 |
| Tool Grinder | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a separating make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $28.09 ($58,430 a year).
Do separatings make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $58,430 against $51,610 nationally, 13% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $56,160, so Seattle pays 4% more.
Where does Seattle rank for separating pay?
28 of 189 metro areas with data.
How much does a separating make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,620 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.