How much does a chemistry teacher make in Seattle?
$87,660a year
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $42.14 an hour or $7,305 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.14
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,670Median: $87,660Highest 10%: $163,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,670 | $27.73 | |
| 25th | $77,630 | $37.32 | |
| Median | $87,660 | $42.14 | |
| 75th | $105,800 | $50.85 | |
| 90th | $163,400 | $78.55 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers.
| Portland, OR | $101,300 |
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 chemistry teacher make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $42.14 ($87,660 a year).
Do chemistry teachers make more in Seattle than the national average?
No: $87,660 against $93,250 nationally, 6% less.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $85,970, so Seattle pays 2% more.
Where does Seattle rank for chemistry teacher pay?
46 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemistry teacher make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $163,400 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.