What is the median salary for Phd in Seattle?

The median salary for Phd in Seattle is USD 181,000 - USD 284,000 per year.

How does the Phd salary in Seattle compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Phd in United States is USD 94,244 - USD 127,331, while in Seattle it is USD 196,000 - USD 275,000.

Phd salary in United States

Phd salary in Seattle

Based on 24 job listings - Seattle, United States 2026

Average salary

$196,000 - $275,000

Median salary

$181,000 - $284,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$172K

25th percentile$174K

Median$181K

75th percentile$222K

90th percentile$235K

50% of professionals earn between $174,250 - $221,500 USD

The median salary is $181,000

Compare with national average

Seattle

Average salary

196,000 - 275,000

Median salary

181,000 - 284,000

24 job openings

United States

Average salary

94,244 - 127,331

Median salary

102,000 - 145,000

4,336 job openings

Other cities

New York72 job openings

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San Jose69 job openings

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Boston29 job openings

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San Diego27 job openings

Greenville23 job openings

Riverside23 job openings

Springfield22 job openings

Columbus20 job openings

Houston20 job openings

Las Vegas20 job openings

Lexington20 job openings

North Beach Haven19 job openings

Mountain View18 job openings

Santa Clara18 job openings

Akron17 job openings

Rochester17 job openings

Sunnyvale17 job openings

Jackson16 job openings

Philadelphia16 job openings

Kingston15 job openings

Redmond15 job openings

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The average salary for a Phd in Seattle, United States is USD 196,000 - USD 275,000 per year in 2026, based on 24 job listings.

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