Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue

In Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA), the median pay for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary is $38.95 an hour ($81,010 a year). About 2,070 people work in this job there.

$38.95Median hourly pay
$61,010–$99,870Middle half of workers, yearly
2,070People in this job in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

That is 27% higher than the U.S. median ($63,820). It is 4% higher than the Washington median ($77,530).

Pay range for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$27.71$57,640
25% of workers$29.33$61,010
Half of workers (median)$38.95$81,010
75% of workers$48.01$99,870
90% of workers$68.18$141,810

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Washington metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard$84,410100
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (this page)$81,0102,070
Bellingham$76,470150
Mount Vernon-Anacortes$75,420110
Kennewick-Richland$68,980120
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater$59,600110
Longview-Kelso$59,28050
Spokane-Spokane Valley$57,360280
Yakima$56,140180

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)

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.