Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $84,900 +34.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $65,920
90th percentile $125,700
Employed locally 100
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,920
    25th
    $77,070
    50th (median)
    $84,900
    75th
    $107,160
    90th
    $125,700

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 105% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 5% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $97,970
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $91,730
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $85,810
    Washington $85,340
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $82,510
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $81,260

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $47,540
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $93,560
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $53,340
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $102,810
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $40,570
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $83,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Bellingham, WA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Bellingham, WA is 34.8% above the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Bellingham?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $65,920 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,070.