How much does a geography teacher make in Washington?
$90,550a year
Median yearly pay for geography teachers in Washington. That is $43.53 an hour or $7,546 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.53
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,170Median: $90,550Highest 10%: $119,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,170 | $26.52 | |
| 25th | $75,540 | $36.32 | |
| Median | $90,550 | $43.53 | |
| 75th | $100,100 | $48.12 | |
| 90th | $119,900 | $57.66 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $103,500 |
| Seattle, WA | $100,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for geography teachers.
| 9. Texas | $99,510 |
| 10. Pennsylvania | $97,120 |
| 11. Minnesota | $95,890 |
| 12. Washington | $90,550 |
| 13. New Mexico | $89,060 |
| 14. Kentucky | $86,790 |
| 15. South Carolina | $85,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geography teacher make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $43.53 ($90,550 a year).
Do geography teachers make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $90,550 against $97,590 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Washington rank for geography teacher pay?
Washington ranks 12 of 28 states.
Which city in Washington pays geography teachers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $103,500 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.