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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $77,910 +23.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,790
90th percentile $103,300
Employed locally 220
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,790
    25th
    $64,500
    50th (median)
    $77,910
    75th
    $102,760
    90th
    $103,300

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 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 Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$38,240
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$88,510
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$47,940
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$93,940
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Spokane, WA is 23.7% 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $59,790 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,500.