Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Olympia, WA

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

Median annual salary $79,330 +27.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $66,050
90th percentile $112,200
Employed locally 50
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,050
    25th
    $66,050
    50th (median)
    $79,330
    75th
    $102,640
    90th
    $112,200

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 84% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 16% 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 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, Preschool make per hour in Olympia?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Olympia, WA is 27.6% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $66,050 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,050.