How much does a middle school teacher make in Washington?
$102,100a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in Washington. That is $49.11 an hour or $8,512 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.11
- Vs. national median
- +59%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,250Median: $102,100Highest 10%: $128,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,250 | $31.37 | |
| 25th | $81,010 | $38.95 | |
| Median | $102,100 | $49.11 | |
| 75th | $118,700 | $57.09 | |
| 90th | $128,200 | $61.62 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Mount Vernon, WA | $106,900 |
| Olympia, WA | $104,400 |
| Bremerton, WA | $104,300 |
| Seattle, WA | $102,600 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $101,500 |
| Kennewick, WA | $101,400 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $100,900 |
| Bellingham, WA | $100,400 |
| Yakima, WA | $98,760 |
| Spokane, WA | $97,850 |
| Longview, WA | $94,190 |
| Portland, OR | $89,590 |
| Lewiston, ID | $79,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 1. Washington | $102,100 |
| 2. California | $98,950 |
| 3. New York | $94,840 |
| 4. Connecticut | $93,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $49.11 ($102,100 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $102,100 against $64,370 nationally, 59% more.
Where does Washington rank for middle school teacher pay?
Washington ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays middle school teachers the most?
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA, with a median of $106,900 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.