Special Education Teachers, All Other Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $93,840 +39.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $71,620
90th percentile $126,940
Employed locally 800
National median $67,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,620
    25th
    $77,980
    50th (median)
    $93,840
    75th
    $123,160
    90th
    $126,940

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 109% Median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary is 9% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,070
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $97,560
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $57,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,910
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $104,990
    Tutors $44,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary in Riverside, CA is 39.2% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $71,620 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,980.