SOC 25-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education — Olympia
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA · 10 metro areas compared
In Olympia, WA the median wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education reaches $103,610 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Olympia, WA the median wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education reaches $103,610 a year. That is 65.3% more than the national median of $62,680. Pay ranges from under $64,510 at the tenth percentile to more than $108,190 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $78,520 to $103,610.
The area has 240 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.58 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Seattle records the highest median at $101,580. Of the 345 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 75th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,510 | +2.9% |
| 25th | $78,520 | +25.3% |
| Median (50th) | $103,610 | +65.3% |
| 75th | $103,610 | +65.3% |
| 90th | $108,190 | +72.6% |
| Mean | $92,070 | +46.9% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $101,580 | 2,530 | |
| 2 | Walla Walla | $99,770 | 40 | |
| 3 | Bellingham | $98,460 | 170 | |
| 4 | Mount Vernon | $97,830 | 90 | |
| 5 | Bremerton | $97,070 | 150 | |
| 6 | Wenatchee | $89,740 | 80 | |
| 7 | Spokane | $89,710 | 440 | |
| 8 | Kennewick | $86,420 | 270 | |
| 9 | Yakima | $84,700 | 260 | |
| 10 | Longview | $80,660 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Olympia run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $103,610 buys what $96,832 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 54.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$103,610as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$96,832US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $103,610 a year, 65.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,510 to $108,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 240 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Seattle, at $101,580.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Olympia, WA?
The median annual wage is $103,610, 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 $62,680, so pay in Olympia, WA is 65.3% 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 Olympia, WA earns more than $108,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,510 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 $101,580 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 240 jobs in this occupation in Olympia, 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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