Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $81,750 +26% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,920
90th percentile $108,940
Employed locally 80
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,920
    25th
    $77,700
    50th (median)
    $81,750
    75th
    $95,750
    90th
    $108,940

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 95% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 5% below 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 Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $43,500
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $86,310
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $105,630
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,590
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $43,230
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $38,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Kennewick, WA is 26% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $61,920 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,700.