Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $77,450 +19.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $62,260
90th percentile $126,720
Employed locally 50
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,260
    25th
    $69,250
    50th (median)
    $77,450
    75th
    $106,300
    90th
    $126,720

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 75% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 25% 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 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $97,160
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $47,440
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $59,430
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,530
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $47,210
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 19.4% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $62,260 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,250.