Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $84,180 +21% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $66,190
90th percentile $107,000
Employed locally 40
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,190
    25th
    $67,490
    50th (median)
    $84,180
    75th
    $96,640
    90th
    $107,000

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 107% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 7% 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 Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $40,670
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $81,320
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $83,480
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $47,060
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $82,990
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $38,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Wenatchee, WA is 21% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $66,190 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,490.