How much does a teacher and instructor make in Seattle?
$81,360a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $39.12 an hour or $6,780 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.12
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,430Median: $81,360Highest 10%: $136,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,430 | $22.80 | |
| 25th | $56,740 | $27.28 | |
| Median | $81,360 | $39.12 | |
| 75th | $102,800 | $49.43 | |
| 90th | $136,700 | $65.74 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Portland, OR | $82,740 |
| Spokane, WA | $69,810 |
| Olympia, WA | $69,380 |
| Yakima, WA | $57,760 |
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 teacher and instructor make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $39.12 ($81,360 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $81,360 against $66,140 nationally, 23% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $77,720, so Seattle pays 5% more.
Where does Seattle rank for teacher and instructor pay?
36 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $136,700 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.