How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Washington?
$101,200a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in Washington. That is $48.64 an hour or $8,432 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.64
- Vs. national median
- +53%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,270Median: $101,200Highest 10%: $127,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,270 | $33.30 | |
| 25th | $79,880 | $38.40 | |
| Median | $101,200 | $48.64 | |
| 75th | $115,600 | $55.56 | |
| 90th | $127,900 | $61.49 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Olympia, WA | $103,600 |
| Bremerton, WA | $103,200 |
| Kennewick, WA | $102,400 |
| Seattle, WA | $102,200 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $100,600 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $99,950 |
| Spokane, WA | $99,940 |
| Yakima, WA | $99,720 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $99,420 |
| Bellingham, WA | $98,380 |
| Portland, OR | $86,420 |
| Longview, WA | $80,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 1. Washington | $101,200 |
| 2. Connecticut | $100,800 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $98,020 |
| 4. New Jersey | $83,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $48.64 ($101,200 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $101,200 against $66,270 nationally, 53% more.
Where does Washington rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
Washington ranks 1 of 49 states.
Which city in Washington pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA, with a median of $103,600 a year.
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.