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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $96,940 +53.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,480
90th percentile $111,560
Employed locally 240
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,480
    25th
    $72,410
    50th (median)
    $96,940
    75th
    $107,750
    90th
    $111,560

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 109% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 9% 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 Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$44,370
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$60,800
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$95,370
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$93,990
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,170
    Tutors$35,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Stockton, CA is 53.9% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $58,480 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,410.