Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $99,170 +57.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $65,130
90th percentile $113,890
Employed locally 210
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,130
    25th
    $74,780
    50th (median)
    $99,170
    75th
    $112,820
    90th
    $113,890

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 103% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 3% 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
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050
    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
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $97,300

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$44,930
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$100,060
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$79,400
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,930
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$49,470
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$45,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Santa Maria, CA is 57.4% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $65,130 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,780.