SOC 25-1066 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary — Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in Seattle, WA is $79,400 per year, close to the national median of $80,340 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in Seattle, WA is $79,400 per year, close to the national median of $80,340 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $65,850 and $101,100. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $59,610 and the ninetieth at $123,930.
The area has 440 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Bellingham records the highest median at $78,820. Of the 693 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 341st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,610 | −25.8% |
| 25th | $65,850 | −18.0% |
| Median (50th) | $79,400 | −1.2% |
| 75th | $101,100 | +25.8% |
| 90th | $123,930 | +54.3% |
| Mean | $87,280 | +8.6% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bellingham | $78,820 | 40 | |
| 2 | Walla Walla | $73,070 | 30 | |
| 3 | Spokane | $64,200 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Seattle run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $79,400 buys what $74,206 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$79,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$74,206US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,400 a year, 1.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,610 to $123,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 440 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bellingham, at $78,820.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in Seattle, WA?
The median annual wage is $79,400, 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 $80,340, so pay in Seattle, WA is 1.2% 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 Seattle, WA earns more than $123,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,610 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 Bellingham, at $78,820 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 440 jobs in this occupation in Seattle, 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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