Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $92,450 +46.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $55,250
90th percentile $124,280
Employed locally 6,420
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,250
    25th
    $69,900
    50th (median)
    $92,450
    75th
    $104,930
    90th
    $124,280

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 99% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 1% below 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 Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $45,420
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $100,580
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $56,210
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,970
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $47,770
    Tutors $42,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Los Angeles, CA is 46.7% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $55,250 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,900.