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Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Washington
Ranked #3 of 51 · WA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of special education teachers, secondary schools in Washington earn between $67,880 and $128,090. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean special education teachers, secondary school salary in Washington is $97,960, about 26.8% above the U.S. average ($77,260). That works out to roughly $47/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Washington
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $103,420 | $105,910 | 60 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $102,890 | $102,410 | 80 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $102,290 | $101,860 | 1,270 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $101,060 | $93,930 | 90 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $99,680 | $96,620 | 120 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $97,540 | $90,390 | 220 |
| Bellingham, WA | $96,940 | $99,820 | 70 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $93,380 | $87,140 | 30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do special education teachers, secondary school make in Washington?
The median special education teachers, secondary school salary in Washington is $101,120 per year (mean $97,960), and about 80% earn between $67,880 and $128,090.
How much do special education teachers, secondary school make per hour in Washington?
Roughly $47 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $97,960 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Washington a high-paying state for special education teachers, secondary school?
Washington ranks #3 of 51 states for special education teachers, secondary school pay. Its mean salary of $97,960 is about 26.8% above the U.S. average of $77,260.
Which metro areas in Washington pay special education teachers, secondary school the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Washington for special education teachers, secondary school are Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA ($103,420), Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA ($102,890), Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($102,290), by median annual wage.
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