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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $81,260 +29% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,260
90th percentile $115,080
Employed locally 180
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,260
    25th
    $76,000
    50th (median)
    $81,260
    75th
    $100,310
    90th
    $115,080

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 95% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 5% below 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
    Bellingham, WA $84,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $82,510

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $43,500
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $86,310
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $105,630
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,590
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $43,230
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $38,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Kennewick, WA is 29% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $60,260 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,000.