Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $100,980 +60.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $69,200
90th percentile $172,230
Employed locally 160
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,200
    25th
    $85,440
    50th (median)
    $100,980
    75th
    $128,090
    90th
    $172,230

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 179% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 79% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $97,970

    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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $97,300

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,020
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $52,380
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $101,960
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $96,370
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $100,680
    Tutors $46,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in El Centro, CA is 60.3% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $69,200 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,440.