salary$102,920 a yearmedian pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$67,550per year
Top pay (top 10%)$131,990per year
Jobs in the area14,560people work this job
Can a elementary school teacher afford Seattle?
OK. Rent of $2,273 a month takes 26.5% of the median elementary school teacher salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teacher make in Seattle, WA?
The median pay for a elementary school teacher in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area is $102,920 a year. Most earn between $67,550 and $131,990.
Can a elementary school teacher afford to live in Seattle?
Typical rent of $2,273 a month takes 26.5% of the median elementary school teacher salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area.