Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $77,700 +23.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,560
90th percentile $123,280
Employed locally 1,580
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,560
    25th
    $71,750
    50th (median)
    $77,700
    75th
    $109,760
    90th
    $123,280

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 58% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 42% 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 San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$47,630
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$98,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,840
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$64,090
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$57,610
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$49,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in San Francisco, CA is 23.3% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $61,560 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,750.