Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Mount Vernon, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA

Median annual salary $85,810 +36.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $65,160
90th percentile $117,680
Employed locally 60
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,160
    25th
    $78,510
    50th (median)
    $85,810
    75th
    $107,770
    90th
    $117,680

    Mount Vernon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,474 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 100% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 0% 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
    Washington $85,340
    Bellingham, WA $84,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $82,510
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $81,260

    Related occupations in Mount Vernon, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $48,120
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $103,580
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $105,400
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $52,710
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $86,480
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $45,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Mount Vernon, WA is 36.2% 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 Mount Vernon?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $65,160 per year in Mount Vernon, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,510.