Special Education Teachers, All Other Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $102,110 +51.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,920
90th percentile $121,020
Employed locally 450
National median $67,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,920
    25th
    $77,110
    50th (median)
    $102,110
    75th
    $111,060
    90th
    $121,020

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 100% Median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary is 0% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $100,940
    Modesto, CA $99,170
    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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $100,940
    Modesto, CA $99,170
    Salinas, CA $98,290
    Merced, CA $96,970
    Visalia, CA $96,520
    Fresno, CA $96,040

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$78,430
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$43,010
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$55,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,740
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,520
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary in San Diego, CA is 51.4% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $47,920 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,110.