Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay range in Bremerton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,380 a year or less, while the top 10% make $131,830 or more. The middle half of special education teachers, secondary school in Bremerton earn between $83,620 and $125,040.
- $65K10th
- $84K25th
- $103KMedian
- $125K75th
- $132K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $102,410 | $8,534 | — |
| Median | $102,890 | $8,574 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $83,620 | $6,968 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $125,040 | $10,420 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Bremerton vs. Washington and the U.S.
Special education teachers, secondary school in Bremerton earn 5% more than the Washington average ($97,960) and 33% more than the U.S. average ($77,260). At the median the gap is +39% against the U.S. median of $74,260.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton | $102,410 | $102,890 | $65,380 | $131,830 | 80 |
| Washington | $97,960 | $101,120 | $67,880 | $128,090 | 2,510 |
| United States | $77,260 | $74,260 | $49,800 | $109,100 | 163,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary after taxes in Bremerton
On the average salary of $102,410, a single filer in Bremerton takes home about $80,875 a year, or $6,740 a month and $3,111 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Bremerton a good place for special education teachers, secondary school? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bremerton area are 6% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.6), so the average $102,410 buys what about $96,973 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Bremerton ($63,200). A typical home costs $586,380, or 5.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in other Washington cities
Bremerton ranks 2nd of 10 Washington metro areas for this job; Mount Vernon pays the most ($105,910).
- Mount Vernon$105,910
- Bremerton$102,410
- Seattle$101,860
- Bellingham$99,820
- Olympia$93,930
- Kennewick$93,650
- Spokane$90,390
- Yakima$90,200
- Longview$87,850
- Wenatchee$87,140
All Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries in Washington
Highest-paying cities for special education teachers, secondary school
San Diego, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($121,230).
- San Diego, CA$121,230
- San Jose, CA$110,740
- San Francisco, CA$106,980
- Mount Vernon, WA$105,910
- Riverside, CA$105,440
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Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Bremerton: questions
What is the entry-level special education teachers, secondary school salary in Bremerton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,380 a year and the 25th percentile is $83,620, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the special education teachers, secondary school take-home pay in Bremerton?
About $80,875 a year ($6,740 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $102,410. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do special education teachers, secondary school earn more in Bremerton than elsewhere?
The average here is 33% more than the U.S. average for this job ($77,260).
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 25-2058; area Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA (14740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.81, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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