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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in Washington
- Mount Vernon$107,640
- Bremerton$104,000
- Bellingham$102,490
- Seattle$101,680
- Kennewick$100,310
- Olympia$98,210
- Walla Walla$94,490
- Longview$93,690
- Yakima$92,200
- Spokane$91,860
- Wenatchee$90,530
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | $107,640 | $121,190 | $92,700 | $84,555 | 102 |
| Bremerton | $104,000 | $104,180 | $85,260 | $81,994 | 106 |
| Bellingham | $102,490 | $102,160 | $80,860 | $80,932 | 103 |
| Seattle | $101,680 | $102,670 | $82,360 | $80,362 | 111 |
| Kennewick | $100,310 | $102,600 | $83,620 | $79,398 | 100 |
| Olympia | $98,210 | $105,200 | $81,380 | $77,921 | 104 |
| Walla Walla | $94,490 | $104,940 | $80,820 | $75,304 | 99 |
| Longview | $93,690 | $104,110 | $79,700 | $74,741 | 98 |
| Yakima | $92,200 | $100,560 | $80,750 | $73,693 | 96 |
| Spokane | $91,860 | $99,410 | $78,050 | $73,454 | 100 |
| Wenatchee | $90,530 | $101,010 | $78,920 | $72,518 | 104 |
*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 25-2031.
- 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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