Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Washington

In Washington, the median pay for kindergarten teachers, except special education is $99,960 a year. About 5,270 people work in this job there.

$99,960Median yearly pay

$79,150–$108,050Middle half of workers, yearly

5,270People in this job in Washington

That is 59% higher than the U.S. median ($62,680). Washington ranks 1st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for kindergarten teachers, except special education in Washington

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$65,400
25% of workers	$79,150
Half of workers (median)	$99,960
75% of workers	$108,050
90% of workers	$125,990

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Washington metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater	$103,610	240
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	$101,580	2,530
Walla Walla	$99,770	40
Bellingham	$98,460	170
Mount Vernon-Anacortes	$97,830	90
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard	$97,070	150
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee	$89,740	80
Spokane-Spokane Valley	$89,710	440
Kennewick-Richland	$86,420	270
Yakima	$84,700	260
Longview-Kelso	$80,660	100

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for kindergarten teachers, except special education

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 11,900 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Washington

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$102,350
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$102,670
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$45,660
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$102,140
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$101,120
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$99,520
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$69,990
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$101,180

Other job titles for this job

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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.