SOC 25-2057 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Middle School — Eastern Washington
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
In Eastern Washington, WA the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle School reaches $83,940 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Eastern Washington, WA the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle School reaches $83,940 a year. That is 25.6% more than the national median of $66,810. Pay ranges from under $62,720 at the tenth percentile to more than $110,210 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $67,990 to $104,580.
Employment stands at 80, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Bremerton records the highest median at $104,450. Of the 358 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 86th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,720 | −6.1% |
| 25th | $67,990 | +1.8% |
| Median (50th) | $83,940 | +25.6% |
| 75th | $104,580 | +56.5% |
| 90th | $110,210 | +65.0% |
| Mean | $87,470 | +30.9% |
Other metro areas in Washington
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern Washington run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $83,940 buys what $78,449 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 17.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$83,940as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$78,449US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $83,940 a year, 25.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,720 to $110,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bremerton, at $104,450.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Eastern Washington, WA?
The median annual wage is $83,940, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $66,810, so pay in Eastern Washington, WA is 25.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Eastern Washington, WA earns more than $110,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,720 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Bremerton, at $104,450 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Eastern Washington, WA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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