Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Washington
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Washington earn a median salary of $80,892 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, +28.4% vs the national median of $63,000. An estimated 8,160 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $73,640 to $97,970 depending on location.
$80,892
Avg median salary in Washington
$97,970
Highest paying metro
$73,640
Lowest paying metro
8,160
Employed in Washington
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $97,970 | $78,380 | $118,380 | 1,640 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $85,810 | $78,510 | $107,770 | 60 |
| Bellingham, WA | $84,900 | $77,070 | $107,160 | 100 |
| Kennewick, WA | $81,260 | $76,000 | $100,310 | 180 |
| Western Washington | $81,220 | $69,160 | $102,710 | 170 |
| Bremerton, WA | $80,590 | $76,180 | $104,460 | 130 |
| Olympia, WA | $80,090 | $76,550 | $105,780 | 130 |
| Yakima, WA | $79,450 | $66,170 | $96,140 | 140 |
| Spokane, WA | $77,910 | $64,500 | $102,760 | 220 |
| Longview, WA | $77,810 | $60,270 | $100,520 | 60 |
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $77,140 | $63,900 | $99,150 | 5,140 |
| Eastern Washington | $73,810 | $63,390 | $93,460 | 140 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $73,640 | $63,580 | $92,760 | 50 |