Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Washington

In Washington we have BLS pay data for political science teachers, postsecondary in Seattle only, where the average is $106,880 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the political science teachers, postsecondary average at $99,590 and the median at $101,140 for 450 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $108,100.

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$106,880

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$106,880	$107,170	$81,260	$84,020	111

*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.

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Washington

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 25-1065.
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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