How much does a special education teacher make in Seattle?
$64,960a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $31.23 an hour or $5,413 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.23
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 107
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,630Median: $64,960Highest 10%: $96,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,630 | $23.38 | |
| 25th | $63,820 | $30.68 | |
| Median | $64,960 | $31.23 | |
| 75th | $81,140 | $39.01 | |
| 90th | $96,950 | $46.61 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Portland, OR | $97,070 |
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 $31.23 ($64,960 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Seattle than the national average?
No: $64,960 against $76,580 nationally, 15% less.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $76,790, so Seattle pays 15% less.
Where does Seattle rank for special education teacher pay?
70 of 107 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,950 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.