How much does a child make in Seattle?
$75,280a year
Median yearly pay for childs in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $36.19 an hour or $6,273 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.19
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 5,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,800Median: $75,280Highest 10%: $99,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,800 | $26.35 | |
| 25th | $60,800 | $29.23 | |
| Median | $75,280 | $36.19 | |
| 75th | $88,090 | $42.35 | |
| 90th | $99,430 | $47.80 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for childs.
| Longview, WA | $80,450 |
| Olympia, WA | $80,430 |
| Bremerton, WA | $77,300 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $76,270 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $72,910 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $71,140 |
| Kennewick, WA | $69,960 |
| Spokane, WA | $69,570 |
| Yakima, WA | $67,650 |
| Portland, OR | $66,910 |
| Bellingham, WA | $63,130 |
| Lewiston, ID | $58,550 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $105,600 |
| Educational | $87,280 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $85,430 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $83,550 |
| Clergy | $81,750 |
| Health Education Specialist | $78,670 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $78,350 |
| Substance Abuse | $73,580 |
| Counselor | $71,650 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $70,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $36.19 ($75,280 a year).
Do childs make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $75,280 against $59,550 nationally, 26% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $74,480, so Seattle pays 1% more.
Where does Seattle rank for child pay?
23 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a child make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,430 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.