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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $98,050 +55.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $68,770
90th percentile $147,720
Employed locally 560
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,770
    25th
    $81,750
    50th (median)
    $98,050
    75th
    $125,570
    90th
    $147,720

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 62% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 38% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $97,970

    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 Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $97,300

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $99,780
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $101,590
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $57,190
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is San Jose 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 Jose, CA is 55.6% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $68,770 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,750.