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Preschool Teacher Salary in Washington (2026)
$21.95 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,868/year ($3,239/month) for a single filer
Preschool Teacher pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,080 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $42,800 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,490 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,130 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,210 Preschool Teacher jobs in Washington (occupation code 25-2011, “Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Preschool Teacher salary of $45,660 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $38,868 — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
| Gross (median) | $45,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,299 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,493 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,868 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,239 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Preschool Teacher make in Washington?
- The median Preschool Teacher salary in Washington is $45,660 per year ($21.95 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $42,800 and $48,490.
- What is the take-home pay for a Preschool Teacher in Washington?
- On the median salary of $45,660, a single filer in Washington takes home about $38,868 per year ($3,239 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.9%.
- How many Preschool Teacher jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 13,210 Preschool Teacher jobs in Washington in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Washington state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Washington.