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Sperm donor pay in Washington

3 collection sites across 3 banks, $1,400–$2,400/month.

In Washington: 3 walk-in bank sites. Known-donor agencies work nationwide — including Washington — so a directed match is an option even where no bank is within driving distance.

Washington splits neatly by geography. Spokane donors can reach California Cryobank ($2,400/month, the top payer nationwide), while Seattle-area donors get Seattle Sperm Bank — which has no height requirement — plus Cascade in nearby Lynnwood.

Collection sites

City-level breakdown

Seattle metro

SSB ($1,500/mo, no height req) and Cascade ($1,400/mo)

Spokane

CCB ($2,400/mo) — highest-paying bank in the country

Eastern WA donors get the highest pay; Seattle-area donors trade some pay for easier entry.

Banks in neighboring states

Known-donor & directed agencies (nationwide)

A separate route from the walk-in banks above: directed / known-donor agencies match you to specific intended parents and work in all 50 states, including Washington. The family pays a per-cycle fee ($5k–$100k), usually trait-priced and released from escrow after FDA clearance — not a monthly wage, so it doesn't sort against bank pay.

“MSM” = whether the agency welcomes gay/bisexual donors. Directed donation is exempt from the FDA anonymous-bank deferral, but only Seed Scout says so on its own pages — treat “Ask agency” as unconfirmed, not a no.

Bank or agency — how to choose

  • Want steady, local income? Use a walk-in bank above — a recurring wage over a 6–12 month commitment, if a site is within driving distance.
  • No bank nearby, or want a bigger one-time sum? A known-donor agency pays a larger per-cycle fee and works anywhere in Washington.
  • Gay or bisexual? Directed donation is the practical route — the FDA anonymous-bank MSM deferral doesn't apply when the recipient knowingly accepts you.
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Legal note

Washington's UPA provisions terminate a sperm donor's parental rights when donation occurs through a licensed bank.

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