How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Seattle?
$79,780a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $38.36 an hour or $6,648 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.36
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,350Median: $79,780Highest 10%: $166,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,350 | $26.13 | |
| 25th | $64,580 | $31.05 | |
| Median | $79,780 | $38.36 | |
| 75th | $95,580 | $45.95 | |
| 90th | $166,000 | $79.80 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers.
| Spokane, WA | $74,780 |
| Portland, OR | $72,370 |
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 postsecondary teacher make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $38.36 ($79,780 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $79,780 against $77,640 nationally, 3% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $78,940, so Seattle pays 1% more.
Where does Seattle rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
53 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a postsecondary teacher make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $166,000 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.