Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $77,170 +18.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,850
90th percentile $91,800
Employed locally 230
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,850
    25th
    $62,340
    50th (median)
    $77,170
    75th
    $77,170
    90th
    $91,800

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 87% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 13% 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 Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,370
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $60,800
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $95,370
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $93,990
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,170
    Tutors $35,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Stockton, CA is 18.9% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $50,850 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,340.