How much does a philosophy and religion teacher make in Seattle?
$85,550a year
Median yearly pay for philosophy and religion teachers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $41.13 an hour or $7,129 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.13
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 88
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,930Median: $85,550Highest 10%: $129,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,930 | $30.74 | |
| 25th | $69,540 | $33.43 | |
| Median | $85,550 | $41.13 | |
| 75th | $102,200 | $49.11 | |
| 90th | $129,100 | $62.07 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for philosophy and religion teachers.
| Portland, OR | $85,300 |
| Spokane, WA | $74,790 |
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 philosophy and religion teacher make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $41.13 ($85,550 a year).
Do philosophy and religion teachers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $85,550 against $80,260 nationally, 7% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $81,240, so Seattle pays 5% more.
Where does Seattle rank for philosophy and religion teacher pay?
24 of 88 metro areas with data.
How much does a philosophy and religion teacher make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,100 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.