Special Education Teachers, All Other Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $72,870 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $43,620
90th percentile $104,240
Employed locally 130
National median $67,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,620
    25th
    $43,620
    50th (median)
    $72,870
    75th
    $98,740
    90th
    $104,240

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 67% Median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary is 33% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $45,820
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $80,630
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $82,170
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $50,710
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $60,060
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 8.1% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $43,620 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,620.