Special Education Teachers, All Other Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $98,290 +45.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $63,440
90th percentile $124,850
Employed locally 170
National median $67,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,440
    25th
    $78,370
    50th (median)
    $98,290
    75th
    $104,480
    90th
    $124,850

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 104% Median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary is 4% 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
    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
    Modesto, CA $99,170
    Merced, CA $96,970
    Visalia, CA $96,520
    Fresno, CA $96,040

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $110,760
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,410
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $101,300
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $98,320
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $63,970
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary in Salinas, CA is 45.8% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $63,440 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,370.