Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Yakima, WA

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

Median annual salary $82,130 +18% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,910
90th percentile $103,960
Employed locally 90
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,910
    25th
    $68,870
    50th (median)
    $82,130
    75th
    $103,960
    90th
    $103,960

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 121% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 21% 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 Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$45,400
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$80,020
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$49,710
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$97,740
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$81,620
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Yakima, WA is 18% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $60,910 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,870.