Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $82,890 +33.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,730
90th percentile $136,320
Employed locally 300
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,730
    25th
    $65,180
    50th (median)
    $82,890
    75th
    $136,320
    90th
    $136,320

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 62% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $85,200
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $82,760
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,630
    Vallejo, CA $75,140
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $66,060

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$47,630
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$98,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,840
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$64,090
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$57,610
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$49,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Preschool make per hour in San Francisco?

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

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in San Francisco, CA is 33.3% above the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Preschool in San Francisco?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $46,730 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,180.