How much does a health specialties teacher make in Seattle?
$164,900a year
Median yearly pay for health specialties teachers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $79.26 an hour or $13,740 a month.
- Hourly
- $79.26
- Vs. national median
- +54%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 200
- Jobs in the area
- 3,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,520Median: $164,900Highest 10%: $306,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,520 | $38.23 | |
| 25th | $99,620 | $47.89 | |
| Median | $164,900 | $79.26 | |
| 75th | $216,100 | $103.90 | |
| 90th | $306,000 | $147.13 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for health specialties teachers.
| Spokane, WA | $128,800 |
| Portland, OR | $123,500 |
| Bellingham, WA | $102,100 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $102,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a health specialties teacher make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $79.26 ($164,900 a year).
Do health specialties teachers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $164,900 against $107,300 nationally, 54% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $137,500, so Seattle pays 20% more.
Where does Seattle rank for health specialties teacher pay?
8 of 200 metro areas with data.
How much does a health specialties teacher make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $306,000 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.