How much does a psychology teacher make in Seattle?
$79,400a year
Median yearly pay for psychology teachers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $38.17 an hour or $6,617 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.17
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,610Median: $79,400Highest 10%: $123,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,610 | $28.66 | |
| 25th | $65,850 | $31.66 | |
| Median | $79,400 | $38.17 | |
| 75th | $101,100 | $48.61 | |
| 90th | $123,900 | $59.58 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for psychology teachers.
| Portland, OR | $81,780 |
| Spokane, WA | $64,200 |
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 psychology teacher make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $38.17 ($79,400 a year).
Do psychology teachers make more in Seattle than the national average?
No: $79,400 against $80,340 nationally, 1% less.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $78,330, so Seattle pays 1% more.
Where does Seattle rank for psychology teacher pay?
65 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychology teacher make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,900 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.