Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $76,750 +21.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,560
90th percentile $119,470
Employed locally 70
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,560
    25th
    $65,740
    50th (median)
    $76,750
    75th
    $99,180
    90th
    $119,470

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$81,870
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$40,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$98,890
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$56,480
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$38,550
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California is 21.8% 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 Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $58,560 per year in Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,740.