Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $91,510 +45.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $62,240
90th percentile $114,200
Employed locally 160
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,240
    25th
    $74,250
    50th (median)
    $91,510
    75th
    $101,910
    90th
    $114,200

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 133% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 33% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $38,350
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $93,670
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $59,180
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $57,520
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $82,890
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Chico, CA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Chico, CA is 45.3% above the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Chico?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $62,240 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,250.