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Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Washington

Also called: Ethnic Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary in Washington earn a median of $81,410 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$81,410
vs. U.S. median
−4% ($85,020)
Rank among states
20 of 37
Jobs in the state
240

Pay range in Washington

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,230; the top 10% earn over $128,400. Nationally the range is $52,070 to $160,420.

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Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Washington

How much do area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary make in Washington?

The median is $81,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,230 and the top 10% earn over $128,400. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Washington a good state for area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary?

On pay alone it ranks 20 of 37 (−4% vs. the national median of $85,020). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses