History Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Washington

History teachers, postsecondary in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $94,920 a year) and the least in Spokane ($78,580), across the 2 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the history teachers, postsecondary average at $87,590 and the median at $83,250 for 290 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,580.

History Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$94,920
Spokane$78,580

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$94,920	$84,520	$68,210	$75,606	111
Spokane	$78,580	$78,520	$59,830	$64,111	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

History Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

History Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Washington

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1125.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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