How much does a preschool teacher make in Seattle?
$46,380a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $22.30 an hour or $3,865 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.30
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 8,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,840Median: $46,380Highest 10%: $60,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,840 | $19.63 | |
| 25th | $44,680 | $21.48 | |
| Median | $46,380 | $22.30 | |
| 75th | $48,820 | $23.47 | |
| 90th | $60,620 | $29.14 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers.
| Mount Vernon, WA | $48,510 |
| Portland, OR | $45,310 |
| Longview, WA | $44,350 |
| Kennewick, WA | $44,180 |
| Bremerton, WA | $43,440 |
| Olympia, WA | $43,290 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $42,270 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $41,960 |
| Yakima, WA | $41,670 |
| Spokane, WA | $39,990 |
| Bellingham, WA | $39,350 |
| Lewiston, ID | $34,680 |
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 preschool teacher make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $22.30 ($46,380 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $46,380 against $38,140 nationally, 22% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $45,660, so Seattle pays 2% more.
Where does Seattle rank for preschool teacher pay?
34 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,620 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.