Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Vallejo, CA

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

Median annual salary $75,140 +20.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,840
90th percentile $130,060
Employed locally 50
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,840
    25th
    $61,840
    50th (median)
    $75,140
    75th
    $103,980
    90th
    $130,060

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 75% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 25% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $82,890
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $82,760
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,630
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $66,060

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,950
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $98,200
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $100,140
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $61,640
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $46,580
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $79,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Vallejo, CA is 20.8% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $61,840 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,840.