Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $79,980 +27% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $56,540
90th percentile $129,170
Employed locally 150
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,540
    25th
    $64,080
    50th (median)
    $79,980
    75th
    $102,060
    90th
    $129,170

    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 Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$78,670
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$43,550
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,060
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$59,390
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,150
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is North Valley-Northern Mountains 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 Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California is 27% 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 Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $56,540 per year in North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,080.