How much does an elementary school teacher make in Seattle?
$102,900a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $49.48 an hour or $8,577 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.48
- Vs. national median
- +61%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 14,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,550Median: $102,900Highest 10%: $132,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,550 | $32.48 | |
| 25th | $81,390 | $39.13 | |
| Median | $102,900 | $49.48 | |
| 75th | $126,600 | $60.88 | |
| 90th | $132,000 | $63.46 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers.
| Olympia, WA | $104,700 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $103,000 |
| Bremerton, WA | $102,700 |
| Bellingham, WA | $101,200 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $100,700 |
| Kennewick, WA | $100,400 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $100,300 |
| Spokane, WA | $98,800 |
| Yakima, WA | $98,330 |
| Portland, OR | $82,330 |
| Longview, WA | $79,910 |
| Lewiston, ID | $64,600 |
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 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $102,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $49.48 ($102,900 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $102,900 against $63,970 nationally, 61% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $102,400, so Seattle pays 1% more.
Where does Seattle rank for elementary school teacher pay?
4 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,000 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.