How much does an economics teacher make in Seattle?
$104,400a year
Median yearly pay for economics teachers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $50.20 an hour or $8,702 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.20
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 53
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,930Median: $104,400Highest 10%: $199,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,930 | $33.14 | |
| 25th | $79,030 | $38.00 | |
| Median | $104,400 | $50.20 | |
| 75th | $134,100 | $64.46 | |
| 90th | $199,900 | $96.08 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for economics teachers.
| Portland, OR | $121,200 |
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 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,800 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $103,500 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,900 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $102,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economics teacher make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $50.20 ($104,400 a year).
Do economics teachers make more in Seattle than the national average?
No: $104,400 against $123,900 nationally, 16% less.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $96,500, so Seattle pays 8% more.
Where does Seattle rank for economics teacher pay?
44 of 53 metro areas with data.
How much does an economics teacher make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $68,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $199,900 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.