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Special Education Teacher Salary in Washington (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $75,691/year ($6,308/month) for a single filer
Washington is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Special Education Teachers (3rd of 51), with a median about 33% above the national average. Of the 3,450 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $95,040 a year — though pay ranges from $65,950 for newcomers to $126,570 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $65,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $78,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $95,040 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $106,330 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $126,570 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,450 Special Education Teacher jobs in Washington (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $95,040 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $75,691 — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
| Gross (median) | $95,040 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,079 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,271 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $75,691 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,308 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Washington?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in Washington is $95,040 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $78,960 and $106,330.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in Washington?
- On the median salary of $95,040, a single filer in Washington takes home about $75,691 per year ($6,308 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 3,450 Special Education Teacher jobs in Washington in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Washington state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Washington.