Special Education Teachers, All Other Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $74,600 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,980
90th percentile $96,930
Employed locally 120
National median $67,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,980
    25th
    $44,980
    50th (median)
    $74,600
    75th
    $76,830
    90th
    $96,930

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 110% Median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary is 10% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $105,790
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $102,920
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $102,110
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $100,940
    Modesto, CA $99,170
    Salinas, CA $98,290

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $102,110
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $100,940
    Modesto, CA $99,170
    Salinas, CA $98,290
    Merced, CA $96,970
    Visalia, CA $96,520

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,790
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$77,020
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$67,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,370
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$167,970
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$43,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, All Other make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, All Other in Bakersfield, CA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Special Education Teachers, All Other salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary in Bakersfield, CA is 10.6% above the national median of $67,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, All Other in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $44,980 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,980.