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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview-Kelso, WA

Median annual salary $77,810 +23.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,390
90th percentile $100,520
Employed locally 60
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,390
    25th
    $60,270
    50th (median)
    $77,810
    75th
    $100,520
    90th
    $100,520

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 107% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 7% 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
    Bellingham, WA $84,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $82,510

    Related occupations in Longview, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $43,300
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $76,520
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $57,410
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $98,280
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $84,430
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $42,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Longview, WA is 23.5% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $59,390 per year in Longview, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,270.