Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Olympia, WA

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

Median annual salary $101,170 +62.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,640
90th percentile $108,750
Employed locally 1,030
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,640
    25th
    $78,170
    50th (median)
    $101,170
    75th
    $108,750
    90th
    $108,750

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 108% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 8% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,580

    Nearby metros — Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $99,970
    Washington $99,110
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $95,600
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $95,240

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $49,610
    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
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $50,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 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 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Olympia, WA is 62.3% above the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Olympia?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $61,640 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,170.