Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary is $37.27 an hour ($77,530 a year). About 3,610 people work in this job there.
That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($63,820). Washington ranks 4th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.50 | $50,960 |
| 25% of workers | $28.08 | $58,410 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.27 | $77,530 |
| 75% of workers | $47.00 | $97,760 |
| 90% of workers | $62.40 | $129,790 |
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $84,410 | 100 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $81,010 | 2,070 |
| Bellingham | $76,470 | 150 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $75,420 | 110 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $68,980 | 120 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $59,600 | 110 |
| Longview-Kelso | $59,280 | 50 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $57,360 | 280 |
| Yakima | $56,140 | 180 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 8,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Training and Development Specialists | $81,860 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $97,250 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | $101,180 |
| Tutors | $45,360 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $50,460 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $78,430 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $79,410 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $119,960 |
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