How much does an economics teacher make in Washington?
$96,500a year
Median yearly pay for economics teachers in Washington. That is $46.39 an hour or $8,042 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.39
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,810Median: $96,500Highest 10%: $170,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,810 | $29.72 | |
| 25th | $75,670 | $36.38 | |
| Median | $96,500 | $46.39 | |
| 75th | $123,300 | $59.29 | |
| 90th | $170,700 | $82.07 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $121,200 |
| Seattle, WA | $104,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economics teachers.
| 33. Alabama | $101,300 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $99,970 |
| 35. Colorado | $98,870 |
| 36. Washington | $96,500 |
| 37. West Virginia | $91,170 |
| 38. Florida | $91,140 |
| 39. Mississippi | $88,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economics teacher make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $46.39 ($96,500 a year).
Do economics teachers make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $96,500 against $123,900 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Washington rank for economics teacher pay?
Washington ranks 36 of 42 states.
Which city in Washington pays economics teachers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $121,200 a year.
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.