Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $104,590 +61.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $75,670
90th percentile $132,450
Employed locally 490
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,670
    25th
    $78,270
    50th (median)
    $104,590
    75th
    $124,440
    90th
    $132,450

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 66% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 34% below 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 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540
    Fresno, CA $99,390

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $99,780
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $101,590
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $57,190
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in San Jose, CA is 61.2% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $75,670 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,270.