Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Eastern Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $73,810 +17.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,340
90th percentile $108,530
Employed locally 140
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,340
    25th
    $63,390
    50th (median)
    $73,810
    75th
    $93,460
    90th
    $108,530

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$41,270
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$81,940
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$93,630
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$49,440
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$48,100
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$86,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Eastern Washington is 17.2% 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 Eastern Washington?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $58,340 per year in Eastern Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,390.