SOC 25-1066 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary — Washington
Washington · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary in Washington is $78,330 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 Washington is $78,330 per year, close to the national median of $80,340 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $61,260 and $96,070. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $50,180 and the ninetieth at $108,560.
Employment stands at 840, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Washington ranks number 29th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Seattle records the highest median at $79,400. Of the 757 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 329th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,180 | −37.5% |
| 25th | $61,260 | −23.7% |
| Median (50th) | $78,330 | −2.5% |
| 75th | $96,070 | +19.6% |
| 90th | $108,560 | +35.1% |
| Mean | $80,470 | +0.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $79,400 | 440 | |
| 2 | Bellingham | $78,820 | 40 | |
| 3 | Walla Walla | $73,070 | 30 | |
| 4 | Spokane | $64,200 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Washington run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $78,330 buys what $73,206 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$78,330as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$73,206US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,330 a year, 2.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,180 to $108,560 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 840 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 29th of 50 states for 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 Washington?
The median annual wage is $78,330, 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 Washington is 2.5% 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 Washington earns more than $108,560 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,180 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 840 jobs in this occupation in Washington. 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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