Seattle Plasma Market
6+
Plasma centers in Seattle metro
Seattle Plasma Overview
Seattle has 6+ plasma donation centers in the Puget Sound region. Tech giants, major university, and Boeing create affluent but high-cost market.
- UW: University of Washington Huskies
- Amazon: Corporate headquarters
- Microsoft: Bellevue/Redmond campus
- Boeing: Aerospace manufacturing
Top Seattle Plasma Centers 2026
| Center | Location | New Donor Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| BioLife | Seattle area | $900-$1,100 |
| CSL Plasma | King County | $850-$1,050 |
| Octapharma | Puget Sound | $900-$1,100 |
| Grifols | Seattle metro | $850-$1,000 |
2026 Seattle Pay Rates
| Center | 1st/Week | 2nd/Week | Monthly Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| BioLife | $55-$65 | $90-$115 | $920 |
| CSL Plasma | $50-$60 | $85-$110 | $880 |
| Octapharma | $55-$65 | $90-$115 | $920 |
| Grifols | $50-$60 | $85-$105 | $860 |
Centers by Seattle Area
University District / UW
- UW campus
- Student population
Downtown / South Lake Union
- Amazon headquarters
- Tech hub
Capitol Hill / Central
- Trendy neighborhood
- Young professionals
Bellevue / Eastside
- Microsoft nearby
- Tech suburb
Tacoma / South
- UW Tacoma
- More affordable suburb
Seattle Donor Tips
- UW Huskies: 47,000+ students - Go Dawgs!
- Tech workers: Flexible schedules may allow
- High cost: Plasma helps in expensive city
- Rain: Seattle weather is cloudy but mild
- Coffee culture: Skip caffeine before donating
Tech Giants
Major employers:
- Amazon: Headquarters in South Lake Union
- Microsoft: Redmond campus
- Google: Seattle office
- Meta: Local presence
- Startups: Thriving tech scene
University of Washington
Flagship university:
- 47,000+ students: Major research university
- Medical school: Healthcare training
- Husky Stadium: Pac-12 football
- U District: Student neighborhood
High Cost of Living
Seattle is expensive:
- Rent: Among highest in US
- No state income tax: But high sales tax
- Plasma helps: Extra income valuable
- Commute: Many live outside city
Boeing and Aerospace
Manufacturing presence:
- Boeing: Major employer
- Everett factory: 787 Dreamliner
- Shift work: Plasma fits schedules
- Union jobs: Good pay, but city is expensive
Seattle vs. Portland
Pacific Northwest options:
- Seattle: Tech hub, larger, more expensive
- Portland: Smaller, more affordable
- 175 miles apart: Stay local
- Similar rates: Northwest pricing
Emerald City
Seattle's tech giants, major university, and high cost of living make plasma income particularly valuable. Whether you're a Husky, Amazon employee, or Boeing worker, plasma provides extra income in the expensive Emerald City!
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