Postsecondary Teachers, All Other Salary in Washington

Other postsecondary teachers in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $89,020 a year) and the least in Spokane ($86,920), across the 2 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other postsecondary teachers average at $88,580 and the median at $78,940 for 470 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $90,630.

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$89,020
Spokane$86,920

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$89,020	$79,780	$64,580	$71,456	111
Spokane	$86,920	$74,780	$71,600	$69,978	100

*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.

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary in other states

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 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 25-1199.
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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