How much does a special education teacher make in Washington?
$101,100a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Washington. That is $48.62 an hour or $8,427 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.62
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,880Median: $101,100Highest 10%: $128,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,880 | $32.63 | |
| 25th | $80,620 | $38.76 | |
| Median | $101,100 | $48.62 | |
| 75th | $112,800 | $54.21 | |
| 90th | $128,100 | $61.58 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Mount Vernon, WA | $103,400 |
| Bremerton, WA | $102,900 |
| Seattle, WA | $102,300 |
| Olympia, WA | $101,100 |
| Spokane, WA | $97,540 |
| Bellingham, WA | $96,940 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $93,380 |
| Kennewick, WA | $90,340 |
| Yakima, WA | $85,590 |
| Portland, OR | $82,880 |
| Longview, WA | $81,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 1. Washington | $101,100 |
| 2. California | $101,100 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $99,670 |
| 4. Maryland | $93,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $48.62 ($101,100 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $101,100 against $74,260 nationally, 36% more.
Where does Washington rank for special education teacher pay?
Washington ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays special education teachers the most?
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA, with a median of $103,400 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.