How much does a communications teacher make in Seattle?
$81,920a year
Median yearly pay for communications teachers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $39.38 an hour or $6,827 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.38
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,060Median: $81,920Highest 10%: $121,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,060 | $25.51 | |
| 25th | $68,900 | $33.13 | |
| Median | $81,920 | $39.38 | |
| 75th | $99,770 | $47.97 | |
| 90th | $121,100 | $58.20 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for communications teachers.
| Portland, OR | $103,900 |
| Spokane, WA | $74,240 |
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 communications teacher make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $39.38 ($81,920 a year).
Do communications teachers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $81,920 against $78,580 nationally, 4% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $75,330, so Seattle pays 9% more.
Where does Seattle rank for communications teacher pay?
35 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a communications teacher make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,100 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.