Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $80,720 +29.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $65,600
90th percentile $123,170
Employed locally 490
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,600
    25th
    $77,680
    50th (median)
    $80,720
    75th
    $102,270
    90th
    $123,170

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 72% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 28% 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
    Washington $80,080
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $79,420
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $79,330

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $49,980
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $99,970
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,580
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,530
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $58,570
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $48,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Preschool make per hour in Seattle?

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

    Is Seattle above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Seattle, WA is 29.8% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $65,600 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,680.