Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in North Coast Region of California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $83,270 +32.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $53,600
90th percentile $119,470
Employed locally 180
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,600
    25th
    $61,980
    50th (median)
    $83,270
    75th
    $98,820
    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 North Coast Region of California

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $41,300
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $78,910
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $85,770
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $142,570
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $49,150
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in North Coast Region of California?

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

    Is North Coast 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 North Coast Region of California is 32.2% 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 North Coast Region of California?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $53,600 per year in North Coast Region of California. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,980.