Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • California
Special Education Teachers, Middle School in California earn a median salary of $92,575 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, +42.7% vs the national median of $64,880. An estimated 5,880 special education teachers, middle school are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $68,080 to $110,070 depending on location.
$92,575
Avg median salary in California
$110,070
Highest paying metro
$68,080
Lowest paying metro
5,880
Employed in California
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Special Education Teachers, Middle School
inSpecial Education Teachers, Middle School salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro, CA | $110,070 | $76,990 | $122,210 | 50 |
| Riverside, CA | $107,110 | $80,070 | $124,140 | 850 |
| Sacramento, CA | $106,690 | $105,150 | $112,930 | 490 |
| San Jose, CA | $104,590 | $78,270 | $124,440 | 490 |
| San Francisco, CA | $103,850 | $80,200 | $122,040 | 770 |
| Modesto, CA | $100,540 | $74,140 | $117,240 | 60 |
| Fresno, CA | $99,390 | $82,610 | $105,320 | — |
| Oxnard, CA | $99,360 | $77,350 | $99,850 | — |
| Salinas, CA | $98,550 | $81,480 | $108,490 | 100 |
| San Diego, CA | $97,870 | $60,590 | $100,970 | — |
| Los Angeles, CA | $97,030 | $77,560 | $104,480 | 2,570 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $81,150 | $81,150 | $95,670 | 80 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $79,980 | $65,400 | $96,380 | 50 |
| Yuba City, CA | $79,050 | $76,920 | $102,810 | 50 |
| Chico, CA | $78,420 | $73,990 | $101,710 | 40 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $77,450 | $69,250 | $106,300 | 50 |
| Stockton, CA | $77,170 | $62,340 | $77,170 | 230 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $68,080 | $68,080 | $89,180 | — |