Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Bellingham, WA

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

Median annual salary $81,120 +25% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $65,190
90th percentile $121,650
Employed locally 50
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,190
    25th
    $66,420
    50th (median)
    $81,120
    75th
    $106,150
    90th
    $121,650

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 100% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 0% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $99,390
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $97,900
    Washington $95,440
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $89,440
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $88,380
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,450

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $47,540
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $93,560
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $53,340
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $102,810
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $40,570
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $83,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Bellingham?

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

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Bellingham, WA is 25% above the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Bellingham?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $65,190 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,420.