How much does a substitute teacher make in Seattle?
$60,070a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $28.88 an hour or $5,006 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.88
- Vs. national median
- +44%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 7,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,770Median: $60,070Highest 10%: $74,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,770 | $24.89 | |
| 25th | $55,470 | $26.67 | |
| Median | $60,070 | $28.88 | |
| 75th | $64,540 | $31.03 | |
| 90th | $74,340 | $35.74 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.
| Longview, WA | $61,260 |
| Portland, OR | $61,190 |
| Bremerton, WA | $55,950 |
| Bellingham, WA | $55,740 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $54,350 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $53,610 |
| Spokane, WA | $52,000 |
| Yakima, WA | $51,490 |
| Olympia, WA | $48,060 |
| Kennewick, WA | $45,050 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $45,050 |
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 substitute teacher make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $28.88 ($60,070 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $60,070 against $41,670 nationally, 44% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $55,740, so Seattle pays 8% more.
Where does Seattle rank for substitute teacher pay?
23 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,340 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.