How much does a secondary school teacher make in Washington?
$102,700a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in Washington. That is $49.36 an hour or $8,556 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.36
- Vs. national median
- +43%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,950Median: $102,700Highest 10%: $128,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,950 | $30.26 | |
| 25th | $81,360 | $39.12 | |
| Median | $102,700 | $49.36 | |
| 75th | $121,100 | $58.22 | |
| 90th | $128,400 | $61.74 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Mount Vernon, WA | $121,200 |
| Olympia, WA | $105,200 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $104,900 |
| Bremerton, WA | $104,200 |
| Longview, WA | $104,100 |
| Seattle, WA | $102,700 |
| Kennewick, WA | $102,600 |
| Bellingham, WA | $102,200 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $101,000 |
| Yakima, WA | $100,600 |
| Spokane, WA | $99,410 |
| Portland, OR | $84,120 |
| Lewiston, ID | $75,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 1. Washington | $102,700 |
| 2. California | $101,400 |
| 3. New York | $97,070 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $95,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $49.36 ($102,700 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $102,700 against $72,040 nationally, 43% more.
Where does Washington rank for secondary school teacher pay?
Washington ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays secondary school teachers the most?
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA, with a median of $121,200 a year.
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.