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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $92,970 +37.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $64,990
90th percentile $137,110
Employed locally 100
National median $67,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,990
    25th
    $78,260
    50th (median)
    $92,970
    75th
    $106,330
    90th
    $137,110

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 90% Median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary is 10% 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 Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$97,160
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$47,440
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$59,430
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$97,530
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$47,210
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 37.9% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $64,990 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,260.