How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Washington?
$77,530a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in Washington. That is $37.27 an hour or $6,461 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.27
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,960Median: $77,530Highest 10%: $129,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,960 | $24.50 | |
| 25th | $58,410 | $28.08 | |
| Median | $77,530 | $37.27 | |
| 75th | $97,760 | $47.00 | |
| 90th | $129,800 | $62.40 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bremerton, WA | $84,410 |
| Seattle, WA | $81,010 |
| Bellingham, WA | $76,470 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $75,420 |
| Kennewick, WA | $68,980 |
| Portland, OR | $65,790 |
| Olympia, WA | $59,600 |
| Longview, WA | $59,280 |
| Spokane, WA | $57,360 |
| Yakima, WA | $56,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 1. Wisconsin | $82,620 |
| 2. South Carolina | $79,610 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $78,780 |
| 4. Washington | $77,530 |
| 5. Alaska | $77,310 |
| 6. Minnesota | $76,920 |
| 7. California | $76,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $37.27 ($77,530 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $77,530 against $63,820 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Washington rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
Washington ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA, with a median of $84,410 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.