Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue

In Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA), the median pay for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $102,560 a year. About 5,230 people work in this job there.

$102,560Median yearly pay
$81,890–$126,860Middle half of workers, yearly
5,230People in this job in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

That is 59% higher than the U.S. median ($64,370). It is about the same as the Washington median ($102,140).

Pay range for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$77,630
25% of workers$81,890
Half of workers (median)$102,560
75% of workers$126,860
90% of workers$131,240

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Washington metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Mount Vernon-Anacortes$106,920160
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater$104,410420
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard$104,320300
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (this page)$102,5605,230
Walla Walla$101,54080
Kennewick-Richland$101,390600
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee$100,900180
Bellingham$100,430330
Yakima$98,760470
Spokane-Spokane Valley$97,850920
Longview-Kelso$94,190150

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)

Related jobs in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$102,920
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$102,670
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$101,580
Tutors$46,550
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$102,290
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$46,380
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$100,150
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$102,180

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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.