How much does a teacher and instructor make in Olympia?
$69,380a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area. That is $33.36 an hour or $5,782 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.36
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 84 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,630Median: $69,380Highest 10%: $124,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,630 | $18.09 | |
| 25th | $45,830 | $22.03 | |
| Median | $69,380 | $33.36 | |
| 75th | $90,600 | $43.56 | |
| 90th | $124,400 | $59.83 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Portland, OR | $82,740 |
| Seattle, WA | $81,360 |
| Spokane, WA | $69,810 |
| Yakima, WA | $57,760 |
Related jobs in Olympia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Secondary School Teacher | $105,200 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $104,700 |
| Middle School Teacher | $104,400 |
| Special Education Teacher | $103,900 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $103,600 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $103,600 |
| Special Education Teacher | $101,100 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $92,610 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $87,210 |
| Special Education Teacher | $82,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Olympia?
The median hourly pay in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area is $33.36 ($69,380 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Olympia than the national average?
Yes: $69,380 against $66,140 nationally, 5% more.
How does Olympia compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $77,720, so Olympia pays 11% less.
Where does Olympia rank for teacher and instructor pay?
84 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Olympia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,400 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.