How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Seattle?
$101,600a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $48.84 an hour or $8,465 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.84
- Vs. national median
- +62%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 294
- Jobs in the area
- 2,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,360Median: $101,600Highest 10%: $129,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,360 | $36.71 | |
| 25th | $81,670 | $39.26 | |
| Median | $101,600 | $48.84 | |
| 75th | $125,000 | $60.08 | |
| 90th | $129,900 | $62.47 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers.
| Olympia, WA | $103,600 |
| Bellingham, WA | $98,460 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $97,830 |
| Bremerton, WA | $97,070 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $89,740 |
| Spokane, WA | $89,710 |
| Kennewick, WA | $86,420 |
| Yakima, WA | $84,700 |
| Portland, OR | $81,090 |
| Longview, WA | $80,660 |
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 kindergarten teacher make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $48.84 ($101,600 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $101,600 against $62,680 nationally, 62% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $99,960, so Seattle pays 2% more.
Where does Seattle rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
7 of 294 metro areas with data.
How much does a kindergarten teacher make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,900 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.