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

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

Median annual salary $81,620 +29.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,870
90th percentile $109,690
Employed locally 450
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,870
    25th
    $65,500
    50th (median)
    $81,620
    75th
    $103,550
    90th
    $109,690

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 120% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 20% above the area median household income

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $105,610
    Merced, CA $105,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $104,990
    Visalia, CA $103,560
    Modesto, CA $101,900
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $101,620

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $105,610
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $101,620
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $99,710
    Washington $99,150
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $97,590
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $93,940

    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
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,070
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $81,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical 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 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Yakima, WA is 29.6% above the national median of $62,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $60,870 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,500.