SOC 25-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — Walla Walla
Walla Walla, WA · 10 metro areas compared
At $102,980 a year, the median wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Walla Walla, WA sits 61.0% above the national figure of $63,970.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $102,980 a year, the median wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Walla Walla, WA sits 61.0% above the national figure of $63,970. Half of workers earn between $78,270 and $105,270. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $62,000 and the ninetieth at $106,970.
The area has 220 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 8.4 of every thousand jobs. Olympia leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $104,650. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 27th of 162 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,000 | −3.1% |
| 25th | $78,270 | +22.4% |
| Median (50th) | $102,980 | +61.0% |
| 75th | $105,270 | +64.6% |
| 90th | $106,970 | +67.2% |
| Mean | $91,550 | +43.1% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olympia | $104,650 | 950 | |
| 2 | Seattle | $102,920 | 14,560 | |
| 3 | Bremerton | $102,650 | 900 | |
| 4 | Bellingham | $101,230 | 790 | |
| 5 | Mount Vernon | $100,730 | 500 | |
| 6 | Kennewick | $100,380 | 1,410 | |
| 7 | Wenatchee | $100,340 | 510 | |
| 8 | Spokane | $98,800 | 2,340 | |
| 9 | Yakima | $98,330 | 1,360 | |
| 10 | Longview | $79,910 | 440 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Walla Walla run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $102,980 buys what $96,243 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 50.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$102,980as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$96,243US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $102,980 a year, 61.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,000 to $106,970 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 220 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Olympia, at $104,650.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Walla Walla, WA?
The median annual wage is $102,980, 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 $63,970, so pay in Walla Walla, WA is 61.0% higher. 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 Walla Walla, WA earns more than $106,970 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,000 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 Olympia, at $104,650 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 220 jobs in this occupation in Walla Walla, WA. 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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