High School Teacher Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median high school teacher in the Seattle area earns $102,670 a year, 43% above the U.S. median ($72,040) and about the same as the Washington median ($102,670). Half of the 7,720 high school teachers there earn between $82,360 and $127,290.
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,140 | $62,950 | $48,780 |
| 25th percentile | $82,360 | $81,360 | $59,980 |
| Median | $102,670 | $102,670 | $72,040 |
| 75th percentile | $127,290 | $121,100 | $92,570 |
| 90th percentile | $132,300 | $128,410 | $107,600 |
| Average | $101,680 | $99,350 | $76,320 |
| Jobs | 7,720 | 14,880 | 1,065,210 |
Seattle, WA ranks 5th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for high school teacher pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($108,230).
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Check my payHigh school teacher pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $108,230
- Sacramento, CA: $105,060
- San Francisco, CA: $102,880
- San Diego, CA: $102,810
- Los Angeles, CA: $100,960
- New York, NY: $100,800
- Riverside, CA: $100,130
- Chicago, IL: $98,970
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Similar jobs in Seattle, WA
- Elementary School Teacher: $102,920
- Middle School Teacher: $102,560
- Preschool Teacher: $46,380
- Teaching Assistant: $53,950
- Substitute Teacher: $60,070
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.