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ESL Teacher Salary in Seattle, Washington

The median esl teacher salary in Seattle, WA is $82,880 per year, which is 48.0% above the national median and 28.7% above the Washington state average.

City Median
$82,880
vs State Avg
+$18,480
vs National
+$26,880
Cost of Living
148%

ESL Teacher Salary in Seattle by Experience

In Seattle, an entry-level esl teacher earns around $56,240, while experienced professionals earn up to $124,320 per year. The local cost of living index is 148% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$56,240
+$18,240 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$84,360
+$27,360 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$124,320
+$40,320 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Seattle, WA

Percentile Seattle
10th Percentile $53,280
25th Percentile $65,120
Median (50th) $82,880
75th Percentile $106,560
90th Percentile $130,240

ESL Teacher Salary in Other Washington Cities

Bellevue, WA
$85,120
Pop. 151,854
Tacoma, WA
$61,600
Pop. 219,346
Vancouver, WA
$57,120
Pop. 190,915
Spokane, WA
$51,520
Pop. 228,989

How to Become a ESL Teacher in Seattle

Education

Most esl teacher positions require a bachelor's degree. Seattle and the surrounding Washington area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

ESL MethodsLesson PlanningCultural CompetencyAssessmentPatienceCommunication

Job Outlook

Nationally, esl teacher employment is projected to grow 5% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Seattle may vary based on local industry and population growth.