Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Western Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $81,220 +28.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,200
90th percentile $115,190
Employed locally 170
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,200
    25th
    $69,160
    50th (median)
    $81,220
    75th
    $102,710
    90th
    $115,190

    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

    Related occupations in Western Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,370
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $95,600
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $102,380
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $51,930
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $101,620
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $45,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Western Washington is 28.9% 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 Western Washington?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $60,200 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,160.