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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $97,970 +55.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $68,910
90th percentile $124,260
Employed locally 1,640
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,910
    25th
    $78,380
    50th (median)
    $97,970
    75th
    $118,380
    90th
    $124,260

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 87% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 13% 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
    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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $81,260

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$49,980
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$99,970
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44,580
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,530
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$58,570
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$48,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Seattle, WA is 55.5% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $68,910 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,380.