How much does a special education teacher make in Seattle?
$94,240a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $45.31 an hour or $7,853 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.31
- Vs. national median
- +45%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 97
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,470Median: $94,240Highest 10%: $128,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,470 | $32.92 | |
| 25th | $80,350 | $38.63 | |
| Median | $94,240 | $45.31 | |
| 75th | $109,300 | $52.53 | |
| 90th | $128,000 | $61.53 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Olympia, WA | $82,600 |
| Portland, OR | $77,540 |
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 $45.31 ($94,240 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $94,240 against $64,830 nationally, 45% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $86,580, so Seattle pays 9% more.
Where does Seattle rank for special education teacher pay?
5 of 97 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $68,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,000 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.