How much does an education teacher make in Seattle?
$79,820a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $38.38 an hour or $6,652 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.38
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 151
- Jobs in the area
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,670Median: $79,820Highest 10%: $130,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,670 | $29.17 | |
| 25th | $62,340 | $29.97 | |
| Median | $79,820 | $38.38 | |
| 75th | $101,700 | $48.90 | |
| 90th | $130,200 | $62.58 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for education teachers.
| Spokane, WA | $77,870 |
| Portland, OR | $74,910 |
| Yakima, WA | $51,670 |
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 an education teacher make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $38.38 ($79,820 a year).
Do education teachers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $79,820 against $75,350 nationally, 6% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $75,170, so Seattle pays 6% more.
Where does Seattle rank for education teacher pay?
28 of 151 metro areas with data.
How much does an education teacher make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,200 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.