Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $89,990 +29.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $63,090
90th percentile $122,090
Employed locally 70
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,090
    25th
    $80,170
    50th (median)
    $89,990
    75th
    $118,430
    90th
    $122,090

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 111% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 11% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $101,060
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $99,410
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $98,890
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $98,550
    Washington $97,820
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $97,580

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $47,540
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $93,560
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $53,340
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $102,810
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $40,570
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $83,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Bellingham?

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

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Bellingham, WA is 29.3% above the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Bellingham?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $63,090 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,170.