SOC 25-1066 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary — Walla Walla
Walla Walla, WA · 3 metro areas compared
In Walla Walla, WA the median wage is $73,070.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Walla Walla, WA the median wage is $73,070. That is 9.0% lower than the national median of $80,340. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $60,070 and $77,420. The lowest tenth earn under $50,740, while the highest tenth earn more than $121,180.
Employment stands at 30, or 1.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Seattle leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $79,400. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 59th of 162 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,740 | −36.8% |
| 25th | $60,070 | −25.2% |
| Median (50th) | $73,070 | −9.0% |
| 75th | $77,420 | −3.6% |
| 90th | $121,180 | +50.8% |
| Mean | $74,990 | −6.7% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $79,400 | 440 | |
| 2 | Bellingham | $78,820 | 40 | |
| 3 | Spokane | $64,200 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Walla Walla run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $73,070 buys what $68,290 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$73,070as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,290US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $73,070 a year, 9.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,740 to $121,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Seattle, at $79,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in Walla Walla, WA?
The median annual wage is $73,070, 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 $80,340, so pay in Walla Walla, WA is 9.0% 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 Walla Walla, WA earns more than $121,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,740 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 $79,400 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 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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