Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $98,550 +51.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $62,560
90th percentile $127,950
Employed locally 100
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,560
    25th
    $81,480
    50th (median)
    $98,550
    75th
    $108,490
    90th
    $127,950

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 104% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 4% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $110,760
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,410
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $101,300
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $98,320
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $63,970
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Salinas, CA is 51.9% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $62,560 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,480.