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

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

Median annual salary $76,450 +21.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,970
90th percentile $108,070
Employed locally 280
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,970
    25th
    $72,420
    50th (median)
    $76,450
    75th
    $96,940
    90th
    $108,070

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 96% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 4% 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $45,790
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $100,430
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $58,420
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $98,150
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,630
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $101,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Modesto, CA is 21.3% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $61,970 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,420.