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

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

Median annual salary $97,740 +51.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,940
90th percentile $107,420
Employed locally 600
National median $64,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,940
    25th
    $75,690
    50th (median)
    $97,740
    75th
    $103,230
    90th
    $107,420

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 144% Median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 44% above the area median household income

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $106,970
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $105,630
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,400
    Kingston, NY $104,720
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $103,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,640

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $106,970
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $105,630
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,400
    Bellingham, WA $102,810
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $102,380
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,500

    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
    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 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Yakima?

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

    The median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Yakima, WA is 51.3% above the national median of $64,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $61,940 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,690.