Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Spokane, WA

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

Median annual salary $72,190 +16.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $53,490
90th percentile $104,450
Employed locally 40
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,490
    25th
    $64,520
    50th (median)
    $72,190
    75th
    $90,660
    90th
    $104,450

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 99% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 1% 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 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, Preschool make per hour in Spokane?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Spokane, WA is 16.1% 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $53,490 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,520.