Secondary School Teachers Salary in Washington
Also called: Secondary School Teachers
Secondary School Teachers in Washington earn a median of $102,670 a year, +43% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $102,670
- vs. U.S. median
- +43% ($72,040)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,880
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,950; the top 10% earn over $128,410. Nationally the range is $48,780 to $107,600.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$102,350 median in Washington
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$99,960 median in Washington
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$102,140 median in Washington
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$101,120 median in Washington
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$69,990 median in Washington
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$99,520 median in Washington
Secondary School Teachers pay in Washington
How much do secondary school teachers make in Washington?
The median is $102,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,950 and the top 10% earn over $128,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for secondary school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+43% vs. the national median of $72,040). Living costs are not included.