Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $107,110 +65.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $70,920
90th percentile $124,200
Employed locally 850
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,920
    25th
    $80,070
    50th (median)
    $107,110
    75th
    $124,140
    90th
    $124,200

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 125% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 25% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $99,390

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    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
    Fresno, CA $99,390

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,070
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $97,560
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $57,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,910
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $104,990
    Tutors $44,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Riverside, CA is 65.1% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $70,920 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,070.