How much does a business teacher make in Seattle?
$101,900a year
Median yearly pay for business teachers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $49.00 an hour or $8,494 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.00
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,850Median: $101,900Highest 10%: $274,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,850 | $28.77 | |
| 25th | $72,310 | $34.76 | |
| Median | $101,900 | $49.00 | |
| 75th | $172,700 | $83.03 | |
| 90th | $274,900 | $132.16 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for business teachers.
| Portland, OR | $103,100 |
| Spokane, WA | $102,500 |
| Bellingham, WA | $95,630 |
| Olympia, WA | $77,150 |
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 a business teacher make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $49.00 ($101,900 a year).
Do business teachers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $101,900 against $99,080 nationally, 3% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $100,400, so Seattle pays 2% more.
Where does Seattle rank for business teacher pay?
68 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a business teacher make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $274,900 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.