How much does a teacher and instructor make in Yakima?
$57,760a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Yakima, WA metro area. That is $27.77 an hour or $4,813 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.77
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 153 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,500Median: $57,760Highest 10%: $80,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,500 | $23.32 | |
| 25th | $57,760 | $27.77 | |
| Median | $57,760 | $27.77 | |
| 75th | $70,090 | $33.70 | |
| 90th | $80,500 | $38.70 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Portland, OR | $82,740 |
| Seattle, WA | $81,360 |
| Spokane, WA | $69,810 |
| Olympia, WA | $69,380 |
Related jobs in Yakima
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Instructional Coordinator | $100,900 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $100,600 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $99,720 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $99,550 |
| Middle School Teacher | $98,760 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,330 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $96,250 |
| Special Education Teacher | $85,590 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $84,700 |
| Special Education Teacher | $83,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Yakima?
The median hourly pay in the Yakima, WA metro area is $27.77 ($57,760 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Yakima than the national average?
No: $57,760 against $66,140 nationally, 13% less.
How does Yakima compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $77,720, so Yakima pays 26% less.
Where does Yakima rank for teacher and instructor pay?
153 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Yakima?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,500 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.