Special Education Teachers, All Other Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $96,970 +43.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,180
90th percentile $125,040
Employed locally 80
National median $67,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,180
    25th
    $74,220
    50th (median)
    $96,970
    75th
    $108,010
    90th
    $125,040

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 149% Median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary is 49% 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
    Visalia, CA $96,520
    Fresno, CA $96,040

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $51,560
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,930
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $97,400
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,470
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $100,390
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $49,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary in Merced, CA is 43.8% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $59,180 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,220.