Middle School Teacher Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median middle school teacher in the Seattle area earns $102,560 a year, 59% above the U.S. median ($64,370) and about the same as the Washington median ($102,140). Half of the 5,230 middle school teachers there earn between $81,890 and $126,860.
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,630 | $65,250 | $48,080 |
| 25th percentile | $81,890 | $81,010 | $58,530 |
| Median | $102,560 | $102,140 | $64,370 |
| 75th percentile | $126,860 | $118,740 | $80,490 |
| 90th percentile | $131,240 | $128,170 | $102,540 |
| Average | $103,680 | $99,330 | $72,030 |
| Jobs | 5,230 | 10,510 | 620,090 |
Seattle, WA ranks 2nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for middle school teacher pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($105,030).
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Check my payMiddle school teacher pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $105,030
- Riverside, CA: $100,810
- Sacramento, CA: $99,360
- Salt Lake City, UT: $98,880
- Los Angeles, CA: $98,370
- New York, NY: $96,500
- Hartford, CT: $96,030
- Boston, MA: $94,170
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Similar jobs in Seattle, WA
- Elementary School Teacher: $102,920
- High School Teacher: $102,670
- 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.