Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 27 metro areas • California
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in California earn a median salary of $89,859 per year on average across 27 metro and nonmetro areas, +42.6% vs the national median of $63,000. An estimated 17,720 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $72,390 to $112,850 depending on location.
$89,859
Avg median salary in California
$112,850
Highest paying metro
$72,390
Lowest paying metro
17,720
Employed in California
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard, CA | $112,850 | $76,870 | $125,700 | 480 |
| Visalia, CA | $102,630 | $78,490 | $122,290 | 120 |
| El Centro, CA | $100,980 | $85,440 | $128,090 | 160 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $99,170 | $74,780 | $112,820 | 210 |
| Fresno, CA | $98,550 | $74,740 | $132,840 | 440 |
| San Jose, CA | $98,050 | $81,750 | $125,570 | 560 |
| San Diego, CA | $97,300 | $77,050 | $105,190 | 1,470 |
| Stockton, CA | $96,940 | $72,410 | $107,750 | 240 |
| Vallejo, CA | $96,190 | $75,400 | $119,280 | 170 |
| Merced, CA | $95,060 | $76,900 | $100,170 | 100 |
| Napa, CA | $92,970 | $73,110 | $107,780 | 60 |
| Yuba City, CA | $92,620 | $73,750 | $115,520 | 100 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $92,450 | $69,900 | $104,930 | 6,420 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $92,070 | $73,580 | $102,260 | 100 |
| Chico, CA | $91,510 | $74,250 | $101,910 | 160 |
| Riverside, CA | $89,230 | $73,570 | $100,860 | 2,300 |
| Hanford, CA | $88,110 | $66,420 | $105,730 | 110 |
| North Coast Region of California | $83,270 | $61,980 | $98,820 | 180 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $81,540 | $73,890 | $102,040 | 250 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $80,850 | $64,800 | $104,700 | 110 |
| Sacramento, CA | $80,790 | $62,290 | $103,280 | 1,340 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $79,980 | $64,080 | $102,060 | 150 |
| Redding, CA | $79,800 | $62,520 | $101,610 | 90 |
| San Francisco, CA | $77,700 | $71,750 | $109,760 | 1,580 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California | $76,750 | $65,740 | $99,180 | 70 |
| Modesto, CA | $76,450 | $72,420 | $96,940 | 280 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $72,390 | $60,200 | $86,050 | 470 |