Special Education Teachers, All Other Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $99,170 +47.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,710
90th percentile $112,070
Employed locally 120
National median $67,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,710
    25th
    $77,720
    50th (median)
    $99,170
    75th
    $112,070
    90th
    $112,070

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 124% Median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary is 24% 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
    Salinas, CA $98,290
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $98,020

    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
    Salinas, CA $98,290
    Merced, CA $96,970
    Visalia, CA $96,520
    Fresno, CA $96,040

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $45,790
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $100,430
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $58,420
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $98,150
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,630
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $101,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary in Modesto, CA is 47.1% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $61,710 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,720.