Preschool Teacher Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median preschool teacher in the Seattle area earns $46,380 a year, 22% above the U.S. median ($38,140) and 2% above the Washington median ($45,660). Half of the 8,590 preschool teachers there earn between $44,680 and $48,820.
Median $46,380
10th: $40,84090th: $60,620
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,840 | $38,080 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $44,680 | $42,800 | $34,530 |
| Median | $46,380 | $45,660 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $48,820 | $48,490 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $60,620 | $60,130 | $61,390 |
| Average | $49,680 | $48,140 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 8,590 | 13,210 | 478,780 |
Seattle, WA ranks 5th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for preschool teacher pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($53,810).
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Check my payPreschool teacher pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $53,810
- San Jose, CA: $51,190
- New York, NY: $50,230
- Los Angeles, CA: $46,600
- Boston, MA: $46,030
- Riverside, CA: $46,010
- Denver, CO: $45,680
- Portland, OR: $45,310
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Similar jobs in Seattle, WA
- Elementary School Teacher: $102,920
- High School Teacher: $102,670
- Middle School Teacher: $102,560
- 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.