Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Olympia, WA

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

Median annual salary $37,620 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.09
10th percentile $35,480
90th percentile $49,410
Employed locally 410
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,480
    25th
    $36,150
    50th (median)
    $37,620
    75th
    $45,690
    90th
    $49,410

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 40% Median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 60% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $61,180
    Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $60,480
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $59,110
    Vineland, NJ $58,830
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $58,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $55,060

    Nearby metros — Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $48,570
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $47,430
    Warner Robins, GA $45,620
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $45,250
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,080
    Hawaii $44,780

    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
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$50,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Olympia, WA is $18.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.75 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Olympia, WA is 1.3% above the national median of $37,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $35,480 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,150.