How much does a special education teacher make in Seattle?
$100,200a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $48.15 an hour or $8,346 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.15
- Vs. national median
- +54%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 335
- Jobs in the area
- 1,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,640Median: $100,200Highest 10%: $130,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,640 | $36.85 | |
| 25th | $80,340 | $38.63 | |
| Median | $100,200 | $48.15 | |
| 75th | $124,400 | $59.81 | |
| 90th | $130,100 | $62.52 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Mount Vernon, WA | $99,840 |
| Bellingham, WA | $95,610 |
| Bremerton, WA | $95,040 |
| Kennewick, WA | $85,000 |
| Portland, OR | $83,140 |
| Yakima, WA | $82,790 |
| Olympia, WA | $81,150 |
| Longview, WA | $80,800 |
| Spokane, WA | $79,220 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $74,860 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $164,900 |
| Atmospheric | $132,100 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $130,300 |
| Engineering Teacher | $129,900 |
| Library Science Teacher | $126,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $107,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,400 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,800 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $103,500 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $48.15 ($100,200 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $100,200 against $65,120 nationally, 54% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $95,040, so Seattle pays 5% more.
Where does Seattle rank for special education teacher pay?
3 of 335 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.