SOC 25-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — Eastern Washington
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
In Eastern Washington, WA the median wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education reaches $99,410 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Eastern Washington, WA the median wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education reaches $99,410 a year. That is 54.4% more than the national median of $64,370. Pay ranges from under $62,410 at the tenth percentile to more than $119,160 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $76,840 to $104,920.
Employment stands at 510, or 4.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Mount Vernon records the highest median at $106,920. Of the 358 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 58th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,410 | −3.0% |
| 25th | $76,840 | +19.4% |
| Median (50th) | $99,410 | +54.4% |
| 75th | $104,920 | +63.0% |
| 90th | $119,160 | +85.1% |
| Mean | $92,100 | +43.1% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Vernon | $106,920 | 160 | |
| 2 | Olympia | $104,410 | 420 | |
| 3 | Bremerton | $104,320 | 300 | |
| 4 | Seattle | $102,560 | 5,230 | |
| 5 | Walla Walla | $101,540 | 80 | |
| 6 | Kennewick | $101,390 | 600 | |
| 7 | Wenatchee | $100,900 | 180 | |
| 8 | Bellingham | $100,430 | 330 | |
| 9 | Yakima | $98,760 | 470 | |
| 10 | Spokane | $97,850 | 920 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern Washington run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $99,410 buys what $92,907 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 44.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$99,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$92,907US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $99,410 a year, 54.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,410 to $119,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 510 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Mount Vernon, at $106,920.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Eastern Washington, WA?
The median annual wage is $99,410, 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 $64,370, so pay in Eastern Washington, WA is 54.4% 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 Eastern Washington, WA earns more than $119,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,410 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 Mount Vernon, at $106,920 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 510 jobs in this occupation in Eastern Washington, 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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