Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Spokane, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $80,680 +24.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,890
90th percentile $106,190
Employed locally 170
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,890
    25th
    $65,260
    50th (median)
    $80,680
    75th
    $103,840
    90th
    $106,190

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 111% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 11% 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 Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $38,240
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $88,510
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $47,940
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $93,940
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $37,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Spokane, WA is 24.4% 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $59,890 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,260.