How much does a director make in Seattle?
$56,480a year
Median yearly pay for directors in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $27.15 an hour or $4,707 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.15
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 85
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,460Median: $56,480Highest 10%: $71,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,460 | $19.45 | |
| 25th | $50,610 | $24.33 | |
| Median | $56,480 | $27.15 | |
| 75th | $71,670 | $34.46 | |
| 90th | $71,720 | $34.48 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for directors.
| Portland, OR | $46,110 |
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 |
| Child | $75,280 |
| Substance Abuse | $73,580 |
| Counselor | $71,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a director make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $27.15 ($56,480 a year).
Do directors make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $56,480 against $52,100 nationally, 8% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $56,480, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for director pay?
28 of 85 metro areas with data.
How much does a director make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,720 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.