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

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

Median annual salary $79,800 +26.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,110
90th percentile $120,890
Employed locally 90
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,110
    25th
    $62,520
    50th (median)
    $79,800
    75th
    $101,610
    90th
    $120,890

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 111% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 11% 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
    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 Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $80,520
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $38,540
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $91,840
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $38,400
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,710
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $52,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Redding, CA is 26.7% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $52,110 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,520.