Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $83,930 +31.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,880
90th percentile $116,680
Employed locally 40
National median $63,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,880
    25th
    $77,000
    50th (median)
    $83,930
    75th
    $104,260
    90th
    $116,680

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 123% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 23% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $107,620
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $104,370
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $104,080
    Columbus, OH $103,580
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,190
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $101,340

    Nearby metros — Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $107,620
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $104,370
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $104,080
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,190
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $101,340
    Washington $101,340

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $45,400
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $80,020
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $49,710
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,740
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $81,620
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School in Yakima, WA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Yakima, WA is 31.9% above the national median of $63,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School in Yakima?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $61,880 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,000.