Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Fresno, CA

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

Median annual salary $99,390 +53.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $73,680
90th percentile $105,320
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,680
    25th
    $82,610
    50th (median)
    $99,390
    75th
    $105,320
    90th
    $105,320

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 138% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 38% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $52,070
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $39,290
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $80,040
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,510
    Tutors $36,480
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Fresno?

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

    Is Fresno above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Fresno, CA is 53.2% above the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Fresno?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $73,680 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,610.