Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Kennewick, WA

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

Median annual salary $78,560 +26.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,520
90th percentile $115,200
Employed locally 40
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,520
    25th
    $69,760
    50th (median)
    $78,560
    75th
    $93,740
    90th
    $115,200

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 91% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 9% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $83,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,720
    Washington $80,080
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $79,420

    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, Preschool make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool 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, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Kennewick, WA is 26.3% above the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Kennewick?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $60,520 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,760.