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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $80,090 +27.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,750
90th percentile $107,860
Employed locally 130
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,750
    25th
    $76,550
    50th (median)
    $80,090
    75th
    $105,780
    90th
    $107,860

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 85% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 15% 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 Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $49,610
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $101,170
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $46,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $106,970
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $81,860
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $37,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Olympia, WA is 27.1% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $61,750 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,550.