Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Washington
$97,960avg. a year
Annual salary · 2,510 employed
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Washington earn an average of $97,960 a year. That is $20,700 (27%) more than the U.S. average of $77,260. The best-paying metro area is Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA at $105,910.
$101,120Median pay
$97,960Average yearly
+28%Avg. pay since 2020
#3Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Washington metro areas
Average pay for special education teachers, secondary school by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
160 jobs
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA
$105,910
a year
280 jobs
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA
$102,410
a year
31,270 jobs
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
$101,860
a year
470 jobs
Bellingham, WA
$99,820
a year
590 jobs
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
$93,930
a year
6120 jobs
Kennewick-Richland, WA
$93,650
a year
7220 jobs
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
$90,390
a year
890 jobs
Yakima, WA
$90,200
a year
940 jobs
Longview-Kelso, WA
$87,850
a year
1030 jobs
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA
$87,140
a year
11800 jobs
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
$84,490
a year
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Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Washington, charted
Pay over time
Washington, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Washington special education teachers, secondary school work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Washington vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $77,260 | – |
| Washington | $97,960 | – |
| Oregon | $76,330 | – |
| Idaho | $62,100 | – |
Related jobs in Washington
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$97,970
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,350
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,330
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$48,140
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$93,970
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$98,310
Average pay, Washington, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do special education teachers, secondary school make in Washington?
The average is $97,960 a year, and the median is $101,120. That is $20,700 (27%) more than the U.S. average of $77,260.
Where in Washington do they earn the most?
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA ($105,910), followed by Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA ($102,410). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA ($84,490).
How does Washington rank?
Washington ranks #3 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2058. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national special education teachers, secondary school page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.