Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $102,670 a year. About 14,880 people work in this job there.
That is 43% higher than the U.S. median ($72,040). Washington ranks 1st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Washington
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $62,950 |
| 25% of workers | $81,360 |
| Half of workers (median) | $102,670 |
| 75% of workers | $121,100 |
| 90% of workers | $128,410 |
Secondary 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 | $121,190 | 240 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $105,200 | 490 |
| Walla Walla | $104,940 | 120 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $104,180 | 420 |
| Longview-Kelso | $104,110 | 200 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $102,670 | 7,720 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $102,600 | 720 |
| Bellingham | $102,160 | 430 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $101,010 | 260 |
| Yakima | $100,560 | 600 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $99,410 | 1,180 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 63,500 openings a year (BLS)
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