Salary report · Seattle, WA

What is the average Teacher salary in Seattle, WA?

Teachers in Seattle earn a median of $82,800 per year — about 30% above the national average. Pay ranges from $59,600 (25th percentile) to $128,300 (90th percentile).

25th percentile
$59,600
Median
$82,800
75th percentile
$106,000
90th percentile
$128,300
YoY change
+4.3%

Teacher salary by experience level

Entry · 0–2 yrs
$53,800
Mid · 3–5 yrs
$82,800
Senior · 6–8 yrs
$106,000
Lead · 8+ yrs
$120,100

How Seattle pay compares

Seattle median$82,800
National median$63,680
Cost-of-living adjusted(COL index 158)$52,400

Cost-of-living adjusted is the Seattle salary translated into equivalent purchasing power vs the US average (COL index 100). Useful for comparing offers across cities.

5-year salary trend

$70K
2022
$73K
2023
$76K
2024
$79K
2025
$83K
2026

Trend extrapolated from BLS May 2024 BLS OEWS OEWS data using the latest year-over-year growth rate of 4.3%.

Teacher job market in Seattle

Seattle is home to Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing and a thriving startup scene. Washington has no state income tax, which boosts net pay vs California.

An estimated 2,600 teachers work in the Seattle metro. Daily responsibilities typically include:

  • Plan and deliver lessons
  • Grade assignments
  • Meet with parents
  • Attend faculty meetings
  • Develop curriculum

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FAQ

How much does a Teacher make in Seattle, WA?+

Teachers in Seattle earn a median of $82,800 per year — about 30% above the national average of $63,680.

What's the entry-level Teacher salary in Seattle?+

Entry-level Teachers in Seattle typically earn around $53,800 per year. Salaries scale to about $120,100 at the senior level with 8+ years of experience.

Is $82,800 a good Teacher salary in Seattle?+

$82,800 is the median, meaning half of Teachers in Seattle earn more and half earn less. Adjusted for the city's cost-of-living index of 158, that's roughly $52,400 in nationally-equivalent purchasing power.

How fast is Teacher pay growing in Seattle?+

Teacher salaries in Seattle grew about 4.3% year-over-year in the latest BLS data. The 10-year national outlook for this role is +1%.

Where do Teachers in Seattle get paid the most?+

The 90th percentile Teacher salary in Seattle is around $128,300. These typically include senior, lead, or specialist roles at major employers.

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