Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $102,140 a year. About 10,510 people work in this job there.
That is 59% higher than the U.S. median ($64,370). Washington ranks 1st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Washington
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $65,250 |
| 25% of workers | $81,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $102,140 |
| 75% of workers | $118,740 |
| 90% of workers | $128,170 |
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $106,920 | 160 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $104,410 | 420 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $104,320 | 300 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $102,560 | 5,230 |
| Walla Walla | $101,540 | 80 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $101,390 | 600 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $100,900 | 180 |
| Bellingham | $100,430 | 330 |
| Yakima | $98,760 | 470 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $97,850 | 920 |
| Longview-Kelso | $94,190 | 150 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 38,800 openings a year (BLS)
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