Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Kennewick, WA

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

Median annual salary $85,520 +22.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,740
90th percentile $116,540
Employed locally 120
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,740
    25th
    $78,230
    50th (median)
    $85,520
    75th
    $107,910
    90th
    $116,540

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 100% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 0% 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 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, Secondary School make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 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, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Kennewick, WA is 22.9% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $61,740 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,230.