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Special Education Teachers, Preschool average salary by city in Washington
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $94,820 | $94,240 | $80,350 | $75,536 | 111 |
| Olympia | $89,240 | $82,600 | $75,120 | $71,610 | 104 |
| Kennewick | $83,580 | $79,840 | $75,080 | $67,629 | 100 |
| Spokane | $79,430 | $75,160 | $62,430 | $64,709 | 100 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2051.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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