Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $106,690 +64.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $67,150
90th percentile $112,930
Employed locally 490
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,150
    25th
    $105,150
    50th (median)
    $106,690
    75th
    $112,930
    90th
    $112,930

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 114% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 14% 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
    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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,330
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $98,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $57,680
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $57,660
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $78,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Sacramento, CA is 64.4% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $67,150 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,150.