How much does a special education teacher make in Washington?
$82,760a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $39.79 an hour or $6,897 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.79
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 97
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,690Median: $82,760Highest 10%: $122,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,690 | $29.66 | |
| 25th | $77,570 | $37.29 | |
| Median | $82,760 | $39.79 | |
| 75th | $103,300 | $49.67 | |
| 90th | $122,800 | $59.03 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $155,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $135,700 |
| Law Teacher | $134,100 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $129,900 |
| Business Teacher | $128,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $126,200 |
| Atmospheric | $108,200 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $106,000 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $105,200 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $104,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $39.79 ($82,760 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $82,760 against $64,830 nationally, 28% more.
Where does Washington rank for special education teacher pay?
13 of 97 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,800 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.