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

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

Median annual salary $80,020 +28.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $55,220
90th percentile $105,770
Employed locally 1,440
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,220
    25th
    $64,850
    50th (median)
    $80,020
    75th
    $103,820
    90th
    $105,770

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 118% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 18% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $99,970
    Washington $99,110
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $95,600

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $45,400
    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
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $81,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Yakima, WA is 28.4% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $55,220 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,850.