3 open collection sites across 3 banks, $1,400 to $2,400.
In Washington: 3 open 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.
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.
A separate route from the walk-in banks above: directed / known-donor agencies match you to specific intended parents and work nationwide, including Washington. Each agency's per-cycle figure is on its profile. 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
Legal note
Washington's UPA provisions terminate a sperm donor's parental rights when donation occurs through a licensed bank.
Sperm donor pay in Washington runs $1,400 to $2,400 across 3 banks. California Cryobank pays the most, up to $2,400/month. These are advertised ceilings — most donors take home less, and several banks defer part of each payment until samples clear the FDA quarantine.
There are 3 open collection sites in Washington: Spokane (California Cryobank), Lynnwood (Cascade Cryobank), Seattle (Seattle Sperm Bank). You have to visit a site in person, so proximity is the real constraint.
California Cryobank, with a site in Spokane, at up to $2,400/month. Higher pay usually comes with stricter screening or a longer commitment.
Cascade Cryobank has the lowest published barriers, with a preference of over 5'6". Acceptance rates are bank-claimed, though, so treat them as marketing rather than your real odds.
Requirements vary by bank. Age, height, and education on this page come from each bank's directory record. The main bottleneck is biological: whether your sample survives the freeze/thaw process.
Yes. Walk-in banks require in-person visits, so they only help if a site is within driving distance. Known-donor agencies work nationwide — including Washington — and each agency's per-cycle figure is on its own profile. It's also the practical route for gay and bisexual donors.
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