How much does an area make in Seattle?
$95,980a year
Median yearly pay for areas in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $46.14 an hour or $7,998 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.14
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 40
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,670Median: $95,980Highest 10%: $132,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,670 | $29.65 | |
| 25th | $73,070 | $35.13 | |
| Median | $95,980 | $46.14 | |
| 75th | $100,200 | $48.15 | |
| 90th | $132,300 | $63.62 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for areas.
| Portland, OR | $81,120 |
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 area make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $46.14 ($95,980 a year).
Do areas make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $95,980 against $85,020 nationally, 13% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $81,410, so Seattle pays 18% more.
Where does Seattle rank for area pay?
19 of 40 metro areas with data.
How much does an area make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,300 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.