How much does a special education teacher make in Washington?
$95,040a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Washington. That is $45.69 an hour or $7,920 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.69
- Vs. national median
- +46%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,950Median: $95,040Highest 10%: $126,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,950 | $31.71 | |
| 25th | $78,960 | $37.96 | |
| Median | $95,040 | $45.69 | |
| 75th | $106,300 | $51.12 | |
| 90th | $126,600 | $60.85 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $100,200 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 1. District of Columbia | $97,910 |
| 2. California | $97,170 |
| 3. Washington | $95,040 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $91,350 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $84,300 |
| 6. Connecticut | $82,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $45.69 ($95,040 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $95,040 against $65,120 nationally, 46% more.
Where does Washington rank for special education teacher pay?
Washington ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays special education teachers the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $100,200 a year.
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.