Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Washington
$95,380avg. a year
Annual salary · 5,270 employed
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Washington earn an average of $95,380 a year. That is $26,010 (37%) more than the U.S. average of $69,370. The best-paying metro area is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $101,370.
$99,960Median pay
$95,380Average yearly
+38%Avg. pay since 2020
#1Of 49 states + D.C.
Top-paying Washington metro areas
Average pay for kindergarten teachers, except special education by metro area. Swipe to see all 12.
12,530 jobs
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
$101,370
a year
290 jobs
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA
$100,150
a year
3150 jobs
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA
$94,850
a year
4170 jobs
Bellingham, WA
$94,260
a year
5240 jobs
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
$92,070
a year
6270 jobs
Kennewick-Richland, WA
$91,720
a year
7440 jobs
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
$87,830
a year
840 jobs
Walla Walla, WA
$87,690
a year
980 jobs
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA
$86,940
a year
10260 jobs
Yakima, WA
$85,850
a year
11100 jobs
Longview-Kelso, WA
$85,440
a year
12900 jobs
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
$83,090
a year
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Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Washington, charted
Pay over time
Washington, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Washington kindergarten teachers, except special education work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Washington vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $69,370 | – |
| Washington | $95,380 | – |
| Oregon | $72,090 | – |
| Idaho | $64,620 | – |
Related jobs in Washington
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$97,970
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,350
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,330
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$48,140
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$93,970
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$97,960
Average pay, Washington, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do kindergarten teachers, except special education make in Washington?
The average is $95,380 a year, and the median is $99,960. That is $26,010 (37%) more than the U.S. average of $69,370.
Where in Washington do they earn the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($101,370), followed by Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA ($100,150). The lowest average among 12 metro areas with data is Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA ($83,090).
How does Washington rank?
Washington ranks #1 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2012. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national kindergarten teachers, except special education page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.