Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) Salary in Washington
Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) in Washington earn a median of $101,120 a year, +36% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $101,120
- vs. U.S. median
- +36% ($74,260)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,510
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,880; the top 10% earn over $128,090. Nationally the range is $49,800 to $109,100.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$99,520 median in Washington
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$102,350 median in Washington
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$99,960 median in Washington
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$102,670 median in Washington
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$86,580 median in Washington
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$69,990 median in Washington
Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) pay in Washington
How much do special education teachers (secondary school) make in Washington?
The median is $101,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,880 and the top 10% earn over $128,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for special education teachers (secondary school)?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+36% vs. the national median of $74,260). Living costs are not included.