How much does a history teacher make in Seattle?
$84,520a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $40.63 an hour or $7,043 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.63
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,540Median: $84,520Highest 10%: $166,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,540 | $30.07 | |
| 25th | $68,210 | $32.79 | |
| Median | $84,520 | $40.63 | |
| 75th | $107,500 | $51.66 | |
| 90th | $166,900 | $80.26 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for history teachers.
| Portland, OR | $101,800 |
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 a history teacher make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $40.63 ($84,520 a year).
Do history teachers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $84,520 against $83,820 nationally, 1% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $83,250, so Seattle pays 2% more.
Where does Seattle rank for history teacher pay?
47 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a history teacher make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $166,900 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.