Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
- Middle 50%
- $79,880–$105,390
- vs U.S. median
- +64%
- Metro rank
- #1 of 511
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro earn a median of $104,650 a year, based on BLS estimates for 950 jobs (May 2025). That is 64% above the U.S. median of $63,970 and 2% above the WA statewide median of $102,350. It ranks #1 of 511 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE950 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in other WA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Walla Walla, WA | $102,980 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $102,920 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $102,650 |
| Bellingham, WA | $101,230 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $100,920 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $100,730 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $100,380 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $100,340 |
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Questions
What is the average Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Olympia?
The BLS median is $104,650 a year (May 2025). Half of the 950 jobs pay between $79,880 and $105,390. The 10th percentile is $62,890 and the 90th is $120,250.
Is Olympia a high-paying metro for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 64% above the U.S. median of $63,970 and 2% above the WA statewide median of $102,350. It ranks #1 of 511 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.