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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Washington
Ranked #13 of 51 · WA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of preschool teachers, except special educations in Washington earn between $38,080 and $60,130. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean preschool teachers, except special education salary in Washington is $48,140, about 11.9% above the U.S. average ($43,030). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Washington
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $48,510 | $52,350 | 180 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $46,380 | $49,680 | 8,590 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $44,860 | $47,380 | 330 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $44,350 | $45,580 | 130 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $44,180 | $45,780 | 400 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $43,830 | $47,680 | 340 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $43,440 | $44,010 | 260 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $43,290 | $43,770 | 430 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do preschool teachers, except special education make in Washington?
The median preschool teachers, except special education salary in Washington is $45,660 per year (mean $48,140), and about 80% earn between $38,080 and $60,130.
How much do preschool teachers, except special education make per hour in Washington?
Roughly $23 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $48,140 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Washington a high-paying state for preschool teachers, except special education?
Washington ranks #13 of 51 states for preschool teachers, except special education pay. Its mean salary of $48,140 is about 11.9% above the U.S. average of $43,030.
Which metro areas in Washington pay preschool teachers, except special education the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Washington for preschool teachers, except special education are Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA ($48,510), Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($46,380), Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area ($44,860), by median annual wage.
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