How much does an environmental science teacher make in Seattle?
$130,300a year
Median yearly pay for environmental science teachers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $62.63 an hour or $10,860 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.63
- Vs. national median
- +37%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 27
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,960Median: $130,300Highest 10%: $218,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,960 | $32.19 | |
| 25th | $96,070 | $46.19 | |
| Median | $130,300 | $62.63 | |
| 75th | $159,900 | $76.89 | |
| 90th | $218,200 | $104.91 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for environmental science teachers.
| Portland, OR | $85,740 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $164,900 |
| Atmospheric | $132,100 |
| 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 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $102,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental science teacher make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $62.63 ($130,300 a year).
Do environmental science teachers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $130,300 against $94,980 nationally, 37% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $101,400, so Seattle pays 28% more.
Where does Seattle rank for environmental science teacher pay?
1 of 27 metro areas with data.
How much does an environmental science teacher make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $218,200 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.