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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in Washington
- Mount Vernon$106,790
- Seattle$103,680
- Bremerton$102,020
- Bellingham$98,070
- Olympia$96,680
- Kennewick$96,050
- Yakima$91,920
- Spokane$90,940
- Wenatchee$90,320
- Longview$90,190
- Walla Walla$88,430
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | $106,790 | $106,920 | $98,710 | $83,957 | 102 |
| Seattle | $103,680 | $102,560 | $81,890 | $81,769 | 111 |
| Bremerton | $102,020 | $104,320 | $78,510 | $80,601 | 106 |
| Bellingham | $98,070 | $100,430 | $78,170 | $77,822 | 103 |
| Olympia | $96,680 | $104,410 | $81,250 | $76,844 | 104 |
| Kennewick | $96,050 | $101,390 | $81,440 | $76,401 | 100 |
| Yakima | $91,920 | $98,760 | $75,350 | $73,496 | 96 |
| Spokane | $90,940 | $97,850 | $78,510 | $72,806 | 100 |
| Wenatchee | $90,320 | $100,900 | $77,170 | $72,370 | 104 |
| Longview | $90,190 | $94,190 | $76,950 | $72,279 | 98 |
| Walla Walla | $88,430 | $101,540 | $76,120 | $71,040 | 99 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2022.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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