Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $100,540 +55% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $66,170
90th percentile $118,480
Employed locally 60
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,170
    25th
    $74,140
    50th (median)
    $100,540
    75th
    $117,240
    90th
    $118,480

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 126% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 26% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $99,390

    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
    Fresno, CA $99,390

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $45,790
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $100,430
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $58,420
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $98,150
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,630
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $101,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Modesto, CA is 55% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $66,170 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,140.