Special Education Teachers, All Other Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $81,810 +21.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $62,230
90th percentile $125,770
Employed locally 40
National median $67,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,230
    25th
    $68,450
    50th (median)
    $81,810
    75th
    $99,440
    90th
    $125,770

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 88% Median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary is 12% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $39,070
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $92,200
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $52,710
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $49,100
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $93,050
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 21.3% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $62,230 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,450.