verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

High School Teacher Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$102,670/yr
Median Hourly Wage
/hr
▲ 43% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
14,880
public U.S. Median
$72,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$95,942 #1 of 51

High School Teacher pay in Washington, explained

High school teachers in Washington earn a median of $102,670 per year (— per hour), which is 43% above the national median of $72,040. Entry-level workers earn around $62,950, while the most experienced high school teachers reach about $128,410. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $102,670 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $102,670 is worth about $95,942 in national buying power — ranking Washington #1 for real pay (vs #1 on the sticker number).

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High School Teacher pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$62,950
$30.26/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$102,670
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$128,410
$61.74/hr

High School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $102,670 $95,942
Oregon $79,570 $76,983 +$23,100
Idaho $61,690 $64,601 +$40,980

High School Teacher in Washington: FAQ

How much do high school teachers make in Washington?

High school teachers in Washington earn a median of $102,670 per year (— per hour), compared with $72,040 nationally.

Does Washington pay high school teachers well?

At $102,670, Washington pays 43% above the national median for high school teachers. An estimated 14,880 work in the state.

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