Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary
in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Middle 50%
- $81,920–$162,860
- vs U.S. median
- +21%
- Metro rank
- #14 of 56
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro earn a median of $102,060 a year, based on BLS estimates for 600 jobs (May 2025). That is 21% above the U.S. median of $84,620 and 5% above the WA statewide median of $97,280. It ranks #14 of 56 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE600 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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What is the average Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Seattle?
The BLS median is $102,060 a year (May 2025). Half of the 600 jobs pay between $81,920 and $162,860. The 10th percentile is $64,570 and the 90th is $212,090.
Is Seattle a high-paying metro for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary?
That is 21% above the U.S. median of $84,620 and 5% above the WA statewide median of $97,280. It ranks #14 of 56 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.