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

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

Median annual salary $98,550 +56.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $54,850
90th percentile $137,440
Employed locally 440
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,850
    25th
    $74,740
    50th (median)
    $98,550
    75th
    $132,840
    90th
    $137,440

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 137% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 37% 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
    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
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $97,300

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $52,070
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $39,290
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $80,040
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,510
    Tutors $36,480
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Fresno, CA is 56.4% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $54,850 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,740.