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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Washington

Median: $45,660 / year · $21.95 / hr · 2025

20% above the U.S. average

Mean
$48,140
$23.15 / hr
Median hourly
$21.95 / hr
10th–90th percentile
$38,080 – $60,130
U.S. median
$38,140
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$38,080
  • Median$45,660
  • Mean$48,140
  • 90th percentile$60,130

U.S. median $38,140

Take-home estimate

$38,672

On a $45,660 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$3,495 (7.7%)
  • Social Security$2,831 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$662 (1.5%)
  • Net take-home$38,672 (84.7%)
  • Share of $45,660 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$42,669

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. Washington RPP is 107.0 (7% above the U.S. average).

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Related occupations in Washington

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $102,350 +$56,690 vs this job Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $102,670 +$57,010 vs this job

ZIP codes in Washington

99301Pasco city98052Redmond city98012Mill Creek city98682Vancouver city98208Eastmont CDP99208Spokane city98391Lake Tapps CDP98115Seattle city98270Marysville city98133Shoreline city98003Federal Way city98661Vancouver city

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Highest-paying states for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Washington ranks #12 of 51 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($45,660).

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education median salary by state
RankStateMedian
#1 Highest District of Columbia$62,150
#2Vermont$49,730
#3Hawaii$48,780
#4New Jersey$48,220
#5Kansas$47,750
#6California$47,400
#7Nebraska$47,040
#8New York$46,520
#9Alaska$46,130
#10Massachusetts$45,890
#11Connecticut$45,740
#12Washington$45,660
#13Colorado$45,500
#14Oregon$45,140
#15Maryland$44,600
#16South Dakota$44,500
#17New Mexico$44,070
#18Georgia$43,920
#19Maine$43,890
#20Minnesota$43,430
#21Illinois$40,910
#22North Dakota$39,720
#23New Hampshire$39,350
#24Nevada$38,870
#25Louisiana$38,020
#26Virginia$37,140
#27Michigan$37,110
#28Rhode Island$36,830
#29Indiana$36,650
#30Montana$36,540
#31Delaware$36,360
#32Arizona$36,300
#33Mississippi$36,250
#34Wisconsin$36,160
#35Missouri$36,090
#36Pennsylvania$36,050
#37Florida$35,860
#38North Carolina$35,710
#39Ohio$35,180
#40Utah$35,010
#41South Carolina$34,500
#42Tennessee$34,280
#43Arkansas$34,190
#44Texas$33,860
#45Iowa$33,830
#46Idaho$32,800
#47West Virginia$32,480
#48Oklahoma$31,790
#49Wyoming$29,930
#50Kentucky$29,780
#51 Lowest Alabama$28,310

Frequently asked questions

What is the median preschool teachers, except special education salary in Washington?
The OEWS median is $45,660 per year ($21.95 / hr) (2025), 20% above the U.S. average.
How much does a preschool teachers, except special education make per hour in Washington?
The OEWS hourly median is $21.95 / hr.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $38,672 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does preschool teachers, except special education pay compare nationally?
The Washington median is 20% above the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $38,140.
Which states pay preschool teachers, except special educations the most?
District of Columbia has the highest published OEWS median at $62,150. Washington ranks #12 of 51.
What is that salary worth after Washington living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 107.0 (U.S. = 100), 7% above the U.S. average. $45,660 in Washington has about the same purchasing power as $42,669 at U.S. average prices.