SOC 25-1051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary — Washington
Washington · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Washington is $103,070 per year, close to the national median of $103,170 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Washington is $103,070 per year, close to the national median of $103,170 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $77,180 and $132,130. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $58,360 and the ninetieth at $165,070.
The area has 210 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Washington ranks number 17th out of 40 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Seattle records the highest median at $132,070. Of the 757 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 169th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,360 | −43.4% |
| 25th | $77,180 | −25.2% |
| Median (50th) | $103,070 | −0.1% |
| 75th | $132,130 | +28.1% |
| 90th | $165,070 | +60.0% |
| Mean | $112,110 | +8.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $132,070 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Washington run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $103,070 buys what $96,327 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$103,070as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$96,327US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $103,070 a year, 0.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,360 to $165,070 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 210 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 17th of 40 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Seattle, at $132,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Washington?
The median annual wage is $103,070, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $103,170, so pay in Washington is 0.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Washington earns more than $165,070 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,360 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Seattle, at $132,070 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 210 jobs in this occupation in Washington. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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