Band Teacher Salary in Tacoma, Washington

How much does a Band Teacher make in Tacoma, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Band Teacher in Tacoma, WA is $63,210. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $57,771 to $69,502, with most professionals earning between $52,819 and $75,230.

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Common responsibilities of a Band Teacher

Plans and coordinates purposeful assignments for paraprofessional(s), other supporting staff, and volunteer(s), and provides input to the administrative staff on the performance of these individuals.

August 14, 2022

Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and supervises students in a variety of school-related settings.

August 24, 2022

Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conference, etc.

December 29, 2022

Creates activities and assignments that require student thinking that emphasize depth over breadth allowing students to exercise choice.

January 09, 2023

Provide opportunities for band participation in curricular and extracurricular events, including concerts, football games, pep rallies, parades, TMEA, UIL, and DISD sanctioned activities.

January 21, 2023

Demonstrates a commitment to equity through culturally relevant teaching practices through the design and implementation of instruction and high expectations for all students.

February 13, 2023

Demonstrated ability to engage students with 21st century teaching strategies such as Project Based Learning and technology intergrated curriculum with computer programs such as Sibelius, Auralia, Rhythm Bee, Finale, SmartMusic, and Charms.

March 25, 2023

Performs other duties as required based on the specific content area taught (such as content-area competitions, after-hours activities, and so on).

March 30, 2023

Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure while maintaining order in the classroom in a fair and appropriate manner.

April 19, 2023

Participate in professional staff committees, meetings, in-services, workshops, conferences, and other designated activities to perform all assigned duties.

April 25, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Band Teacher in Tacoma, WA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

57771

69502

63210

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

57820

69611

63274

What is the average salary for Band Teacher in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Band Teacher in Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Band Teacher ranges from $57,771 to $69,502 with the average base salary of $63,210. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,820 to $69,611 with the average total cash compensation of $63,274.

View Average Salary for Band Teacher as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$63,210	$57,771 - $69,502
Bonus	$64	$49 - $109
Total Pay	$63,274	$57,820 - $69,611

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Band Teacher Salary Near Tacoma, WA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lakewood, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,771 - $69,502	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,771 - $69,502	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,771 - $69,502	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Lacey, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,633 - $68,133	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,983 - $70,961	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,659 - $69,367	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA

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About Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, 32 miles (51 km) southwest of Seattle (of which it is the largest satellite city), 31 miles (50 km) northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and 58 miles (93 km) northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to the 2010 census. Tacoma is the second-largest city in the Puget Sound area and the third largest in the state. Tacoma also serves as the center of business activity for the South Sound re...

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