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Public School Teacher · Washington

Teacher salary in Washington

Teachers in Washington earn a median $102,350 a year across all employers.

$102,350
median pay in WA, all employers
28,980
workers in WA (SOC 25-2021)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay in Washington, all employers Sourced

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021) in Washington, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.

MeasureWA
Workers28,980
10th percentile$64,610
Median$102,350
90th percentile$127,570
National median, government employers$65,310

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pension in Washington

Local employees: Public school teachers

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Plan 2 / Plan 3
TRS Plan 2 or Plan 3 (member's choice)
2%Age 65 with at least 5 years of service credit (Plan 2)7.54%Not stated

The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Washington pension plans list.

Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.

Employers in Washington

298 school districts in Washington, largest Seattle School District No. 1, Spokane School District, Lake Washington School District.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2024–25 local education agency universe (directory and staff). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Free practice tests for Washington

Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.

More about this job

Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Public School Teacher page.

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