Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Washington

Psychology teachers, postsecondary in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $87,280 a year) and the least in Spokane ($74,790), across the 4 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychology teachers, postsecondary average at $80,470 and the median at $78,330 for 840 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $93,860.

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$87,280
Bellingham$81,650
Walla Walla$74,990
Spokane$74,790

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$87,280	$79,400	$65,850	$70,231	111
Bellingham	$81,650	$78,820	$65,530	$66,271	103
Walla Walla	$74,990	$73,070	$60,070	$61,585	99
Spokane	$74,790	$64,200	$57,730	$61,445	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.

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Psychology 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 25-1066.
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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