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

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

Median annual salary $102,630 +62.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,620
90th percentile $183,190
Employed locally 120
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,620
    25th
    $78,490
    50th (median)
    $102,630
    75th
    $122,290
    90th
    $183,190

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 148% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 48% 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
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    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
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $97,300

    Related occupations in Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $101,340
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $43,530
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $54,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $95,320
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $80,040
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $56,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Visalia, CA is 62.9% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $60,620 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,490.