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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $79,320 +17.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,060
90th percentile $129,450
Employed locally 700
National median $67,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,060
    25th
    $64,450
    50th (median)
    $79,320
    75th
    $108,730
    90th
    $129,450

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 59% Median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary is 41% below 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 San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$47,630
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$98,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,840
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$64,090
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$57,610
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$49,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary in San Francisco, CA is 17.6% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $49,060 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,450.