How much does a teacher and instructor make in Washington?
$77,720a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in Washington. That is $37.37 an hour or $6,477 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.37
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,970Median: $77,720Highest 10%: $123,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,970 | $22.58 | |
| 25th | $56,420 | $27.13 | |
| Median | $77,720 | $37.37 | |
| 75th | $102,500 | $49.27 | |
| 90th | $123,800 | $59.54 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $82,740 |
| Seattle, WA | $81,360 |
| Spokane, WA | $69,810 |
| Olympia, WA | $69,380 |
| Kennewick, WA | $64,870 |
| Yakima, WA | $57,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 7. Virginia | $85,280 |
| 8. Maine | $84,330 |
| 9. New York | $78,300 |
| 10. Washington | $77,720 |
| 11. Hawaii | $77,360 |
| 12. Illinois | $76,450 |
| 13. Colorado | $76,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $37.37 ($77,720 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $77,720 against $66,140 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Washington rank for teacher and instructor pay?
Washington ranks 10 of 50 states.
Which city in Washington pays teacher and instructors the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $82,740 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.