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With an average starting salary of $36,335 per annum, new teachers in Washington state can enter their chosen career at the preschool, elementary, or high school level in virtually any subject, as the state is experiencing significant teacher shortages. Teachers are advised to apply to districts with high enrolment; In particular, Seattle Public Schools, Spokane Public Schools, and Tacoma Public Schools are key employers of their respective areas.

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Washington Teacher Salary & Employment

Total Employed

31,870

Salary Range

$66,450 - $105,820

Elementary school teachers have a salary range between $66,450 to $105,820 a year in Washington. There are around thirty one thousand employed elementary school teachers. Read about what it takes to become an elementary school teacher.

Elementary School Teachers
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
960 $87,510
890 $83,960
590 $77,330
580 $90,120
480 $77,020
280 $80,100
2,460 $80,860
16,130 $89,280
1,580 $82,130
1,380 $79,400

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Elementary School Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2021)

Total Employed

1,100

Salary Range

$51,390 - $95,880

English teachers have a salary range between $51,390 to $95,880 a year in Washington, with over 1,100 employed in the state. See details on how to become an english teacher.

English Language and Literature Teachers (College Professor)
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
70 $68,190
530 $71,040
50 $62,470
30 $69,260

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for English Language and Literature Teachers (College Professor) (SOC Code: 25-1123)

Learn how to become a high school teacher.

Total Employed

14,740

Salary Range

$77,990 - $111,580

As a high school teacher in Washington you can expect to make between $77,990 - $111,580. There are around fourteen thousand employed high school teachers. Take the next step and learn to how to become a high school teacher.

High School Teachers
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
7,370 $91,590
720 $88,660
600 $80,800
550 $89,880
440 $91,800
400 $89,140
300 $80,700
290 $93,330
210 $80,340
140 $80,080

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for High School Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2031)

Learn how to become a history teacher.

Total Employed

280

Salary Range

$58,990 - $117,910

In Washington, a history teacher's salary may range from $58,990 to $117,910. There are around 280 employed history teachers. Get more information about becoming a history teacher.

History Teachers (College Professor)
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
140 $82,390

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for History Teachers (College Professor) (SOC Code: 25-1125)

Total Employed

4,480

Salary Range

$63,800 - $103,940

Kindergarten teachers in Washington, can earn between $63,800 to $103,940 a year. There are around four thousand employed kindergarten teachers. Read about what it takes to become a kindergarten teacher.

Kindergarten Teachers
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
70 $75,440
70 $71,240
60 $83,450
40 $75,980
360 $75,700
240 $79,870
220 $75,720
2,140 $83,310
180 $75,720
140 $78,910

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Kindergarten Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2012)

Math teacher requirements vary by state

Total Employed

63,010

Salary Range

$61,070 - $129,850

As a math teacher in Washington you can expect to make between $61,070 - $129,850. Washington is home to about sixty thousand math teachers. See our guide on how to become a math teacher.

Mathematical Science Teachers (College Professor)
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
50 $76,120
430 $91,540
30 $73,230

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Mathematical Science Teachers (College Professor) (SOC Code: 25-1022)

Students run on a basketball court in PE class

Total Employed

9,100

Salary Range

$36,860 - $80,320

P.e. teachers have a salary range between $36,860 to $80,320 a year in Washington. Washington is home to about nine thousand p.e. teachers. See our guide on how to become a p.e. teacher.

Coaches and Scouts
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
920 $47,060
70 $48,630
4,520 $55,280
440 $48,110
320 $50,150
270 $45,710
250 $51,090
230 $50,230
220 $46,950
140 $52,510

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Coaches and Scouts (SOC Code: 27-2022)

Total Employed

10,950

Salary Range

$34,930 - $47,760

In Washington, a preschool teacher's salary may range from $34,930 to $47,760, with over 10,950 employed in the state. See details on how to become a preschool teacher.

Preschool Teachers
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
750 $37,070
6,790 $42,010
50 $37,670
450 $35,740
350 $37,280
330 $37,490
220 $37,210
200 $36,400
150 $37,550
140 $41,280

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Preschool Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2011)

School administrator talks to a student

Total Employed

7,430

Salary Range

$46,050 - $168,280

As a school administrator in Washington you can expect to make between $46,050 - $168,280. Washington is home to about seven thousand school administrators. Take the next step and learn to how to become a school administrator.

Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
820 $61,890
60 $56,770
50 $53,550
50 $52,270
110 $54,720

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program (SOC Code: 11-9031)

Education Administrators, Elementary, Middle, and High School
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
80 $131,210
50 $125,900
390 $126,640
3,210 $146,640
280 $130,500
270 $133,780
220 $138,590
180 $147,830
170 $134,330
110 $148,730

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Education Administrators, Elementary, Middle, and High School (SOC Code: 11-9032)

Total Employed

5,490

Salary Range

$61,580 - $109,690

School counselors in Washington, can earn between $61,580 to $109,690 a year, with over 5,490 employed in the state. See our guide on how to become a school counselor.

Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
80 $87,560
80 $77,190
70 $75,260
470 $71,530
40 $72,510
2,920 $81,300
220 $83,400
190 $71,210
190 $81,810
170 $82,600

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors (SOC Code: 21-1012)

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Total Employed

4,180

Salary Range

$62,190 - $106,670

In Washington, a special education teacher's salary may range from $62,190 to $106,670. Washington is home to about four thousand special education teachers. Interested in becoming a special education teacher?

Special Education Teachers (Preschool)
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
50 $73,330
490 $78,540
40 $73,070
30 $76,990
30 $74,730

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Special Education Teachers (Preschool) (SOC Code: 25-2051)

Special Education Teachers (Kindergarten and Elementary School)
AreaTotal EmploymentSalary
60 $84,200
50 $73,140
40 $70,190
230 $75,850
180 $78,690
1,720 $87,940
140 $80,130
140 $75,720
120 $85,570
100 $85,950

Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Special Education Teachers (Kindergarten and Elementary School) (SOC Code: 25-2052)

Largest School Districts in Washington

School District Schools Teachers
Seattle Public Schools 104 2,868
Spokane Public Schools 63 1,677
Tacoma Public Schools 67 1,569
Evergreen Public Schools 38 1,445
Kent School District 43 1,395
Lake Washington School District 53 1,360
Federal Way Public Schools 50 1,194
Vancouver Public Schools 41 1,156
Puyallup School District 39 1,037
Northshore School District 35 1,016
Highline Public Schools 42 1,016
Edmonds School District 40 1,012
Bellevue School District 31 982
Everett Public Schools 32 902
Issaquah School District No. 411 27 900
Bethel School District (Washington) 40 877
Pasco School District (Washington) 19 873
Kennewick School District 28 834
Yakima School District 28 818
Renton School District 29 790
Auburn School District 23 779
Mukilteo School District 21 759
North Thurston Public Schools 21 748
Central Valley School District 28 698
Battle Ground School District 19 690
Clover Park School District 33 672
Central Kitsap School District 23 597
Bellingham School District 25 559
Marysville School District No. 25 28 556
Richland School District (Washington) 18 550
Olympia School District 21 474
Mead School District 354 16 465
South Kitsap School District 17 453
Snohomish School District 19 446
Peninsula School District 401 15 438
Shoreline School District 19 434
Wenatchee School District 18 431
Sumner School District 14 418
Franklin Pierce School District 15 414
Moses Lake High School 16 407
Lake Stevens School District 12 376
Tahoma School District 9 360
Longview Public Schools 16 356
Sunnyside School District 8 354
Mount Vernon Schools 12 348
Walla Walla School District 13 344
Tumwater School District 14 334
Camas School District 11 321
Monroe Public Schools 14 306
Snoqualmie Valley School District 13 301

Data obtained from the Public Elementary/Secondary School Universe Survey 2014

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