Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Washington
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Washington
$85,340
National Median
$63,000
Employment
3,290
Entry Level (10th)
$63,890
Top Earners (90th)
$122,340
How Washington Compares
Washington pays $22,340 more than the national median for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools.
There are 0.928 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school jobs per 1,000 workers in Washington (location quotient: 0.62).
Other States for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $90,530 | 17,920 |
| District of Columbia | $82,400 | 1,140 |
| Connecticut | $81,220 | 2,570 |
| New York | $80,750 | 20,500 |
| Massachusetts | $78,820 | 6,650 |
| Oregon | $78,320 | 1,730 |
| Rhode Island | $77,930 | 1,210 |
| Alaska | $77,220 | 370 |
| Illinois | $76,170 | 12,550 |
| New Jersey | $75,660 | 10,700 |
| Maryland | $75,550 | 3,640 |
| Michigan | $75,520 | 3,600 |
| Georgia | $67,710 | 9,700 |
| New Mexico | $66,490 | 1,000 |
| Virginia | $65,000 | 7,010 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,520 | 6,850 |
| Ohio | $64,060 | 10,050 |
| Wyoming | $63,520 | 610 |
| Colorado | $63,500 | 4,050 |
| Nevada | $63,340 | 490 |