Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in Western Washington nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $75,470–$106,320
- vs U.S. median
- +36%
- Metro rank
- #13 of 127
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in the Western Washington nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $85,130 a year, based on BLS estimates for 280 jobs (May 2025). That is 36% above the U.S. median of $62,680 and 15% below the WA statewide median of $99,960. It ranks #13 of 127 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE280 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education pay in other WA metros
6 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $103,610 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $101,580 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $89,710 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $86,420 |
| Yakima, WA | $84,700 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $82,180 |
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Questions
What is the average Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Western Washington nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $85,130 a year (May 2025). Half of the 280 jobs pay between $75,470 and $106,320. The 10th percentile is $61,060 and the 90th is $113,350.
Is Western Washington nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 36% above the U.S. median of $62,680 and 15% below the WA statewide median of $99,960. It ranks #13 of 127 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.