Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $85,640 +32% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $64,370
90th percentile $116,150
Employed locally 70
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,370
    25th
    $76,960
    50th (median)
    $85,640
    75th
    $106,370
    90th
    $116,150

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 91% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 9% 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 Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$49,610
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$101,170
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$106,970
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$81,860
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Olympia, WA is 32% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $64,370 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,960.