Preschool Teacher Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Median in Washington
$45,660
$21.95 an hour
10th percentile
$38,080
90th percentile
$60,130
Jobs (wage & salary)
13,210
The median annual wage for preschool teachers, except special education in Washington was $45,660 in May 2025, $7,520 (20%) above the national median of $38,140.
The middle half earned between $42,800 (25th percentile) and $48,490 (75th percentile).
Washington ranks 12 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,080 | $18.31 |
| 25th | $42,800 | $20.58 |
| 50th (median) | $45,660 | $21.95 |
| 75th | $48,490 | $23.31 |
| 90th | $60,130 | $28.91 |
| Mean (average) | $48,140 | $23.15 |
SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Washington, BLS OEWS May 2025.