Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in Washington

In Washington, the median pay for special education teachers, middle school is $99,520 a year. About 1,550 people work in this job there.

$99,520Median yearly pay

$80,570–$111,320Middle half of workers, yearly

1,550People in this job in Washington

That is 49% higher than the U.S. median ($66,810). Washington ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, middle school in Washington

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$67,650
25% of workers	$80,570
Half of workers (median)	$99,520
75% of workers	$111,320
90% of workers	$127,390

Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in Washington metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard	$104,450	50
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater	$103,880	70
Bellingham	$101,120	50
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	$100,350	720
Kennewick-Richland	$85,190	80
Yakima	$83,610	70
Spokane-Spokane Valley	$80,970	150

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, middle school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 6,000 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Washington

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$102,350
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$102,670
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$102,140
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$99,960
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$101,120
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$69,990
Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$86,580
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$45,660

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.