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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $100,940 +49.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,740
90th percentile $136,390
Employed locally 130
National median $67,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,740
    25th
    $79,150
    50th (median)
    $100,940
    75th
    $116,390
    90th
    $136,390

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 105% Median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary is 5% 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
    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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $102,110
    Modesto, CA $99,170
    Salinas, CA $98,290
    Merced, CA $96,970
    Visalia, CA $96,520
    Fresno, CA $96,040

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,930
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $100,060
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $79,400
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,930
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $49,470
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $45,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary in Santa Maria, CA is 49.7% 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 Maria?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $61,740 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,150.