How much does a political science teacher make in Seattle?
$107,200a year
Median yearly pay for political science teachers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $51.52 an hour or $8,931 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.52
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 65
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,980Median: $107,200Highest 10%: $163,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,980 | $30.28 | |
| 25th | $81,260 | $39.07 | |
| Median | $107,200 | $51.52 | |
| 75th | $124,700 | $59.95 | |
| 90th | $163,600 | $78.65 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for political science teachers.
| Portland, OR | $82,480 |
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 |
| 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 political science teacher make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $51.52 ($107,200 a year).
Do political science teachers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $107,200 against $98,070 nationally, 9% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $101,100, so Seattle pays 6% more.
Where does Seattle rank for political science teacher pay?
13 of 65 metro areas with data.
How much does a political science teacher make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $163,600 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.