Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $77,180 -20.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,110
90th percentile $154,740
Employed locally 50
National median $97,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,110
    25th
    $51,780
    50th (median)
    $77,180
    75th
    $131,880
    90th
    $154,740

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 82% Median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Business Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wilmington, NC $179,820
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $169,800
    Anchorage, AK $168,440
    Lawrence, KS $162,300
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $161,500
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,270

    Nearby metros — Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $130,480
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $123,620
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $112,390
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $105,390
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $105,270
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $100,690

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$49,610
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$101,170
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$106,970
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$81,860
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Business Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Olympia, WA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Business Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Olympia, WA is 20.7% below the national median of $97,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Olympia?

    Entry-level Business Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $50,110 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,780.