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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $79,450 +26.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $55,090
90th percentile $102,040
Employed locally 140
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,090
    25th
    $66,170
    50th (median)
    $79,450
    75th
    $96,140
    90th
    $102,040

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 117% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 17% 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 Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $45,400
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $80,020
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $49,710
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,740
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $81,620
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Yakima, WA is 26.1% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $55,090 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,170.