How much does an adult basic education make in Seattle?
$71,630a year
Median yearly pay for adult basic educations in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $34.44 an hour or $5,969 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.44
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 140
- Jobs in the area
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,870Median: $71,630Highest 10%: $99,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,870 | $27.34 | |
| 25th | $63,520 | $30.54 | |
| Median | $71,630 | $34.44 | |
| 75th | $79,540 | $38.24 | |
| 90th | $99,650 | $47.91 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for adult basic educations.
| Portland, OR | $63,530 |
| Spokane, WA | $56,020 |
| Yakima, WA | $51,950 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $164,900 |
| Atmospheric | $132,100 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $130,300 |
| Engineering Teacher | $129,900 |
| Library Science Teacher | $126,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $107,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,400 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,800 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $103,500 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an adult basic education make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $34.44 ($71,630 a year).
Do adult basic educations make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $71,630 against $61,540 nationally, 16% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $69,990, so Seattle pays 2% more.
Where does Seattle rank for adult basic education pay?
30 of 140 metro areas with data.
How much does an adult basic education make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,650 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.