Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 25 metro areas • California
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in California earn a median salary of $91,380 per year on average across 25 metro and nonmetro areas, +31.3% vs the national median of $69,590. An estimated 11,930 special education teachers, secondary school are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $73,450 to $108,790 depending on location.
$91,380
Avg median salary in California
$108,790
Highest paying metro
$73,450
Lowest paying metro
11,930
Employed in California
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Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | $108,790 | $78,930 | $163,980 | 1,470 |
| Riverside, CA | $103,800 | $83,000 | $123,640 | 1,680 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $103,150 | $77,230 | $121,310 | 4,070 |
| San Francisco, CA | $102,250 | $78,690 | $125,160 | 1,320 |
| Modesto, CA | $102,240 | $81,440 | $109,640 | 170 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $101,060 | $78,290 | $103,780 | 70 |
| Sacramento, CA | $100,640 | $74,510 | $105,200 | 780 |
| Oxnard, CA | $98,630 | $83,950 | $106,460 | 160 |
| Merced, CA | $97,970 | $66,870 | $103,710 | 90 |
| Fresno, CA | $97,300 | $76,740 | $120,010 | 410 |
| Vallejo, CA | $97,120 | $75,470 | $117,480 | 90 |
| El Centro, CA | $97,000 | $74,970 | $99,320 | 90 |
| San Jose, CA | $96,510 | $80,000 | $125,730 | 430 |
| Salinas, CA | $96,450 | $72,760 | $118,030 | 110 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California | $89,980 | $71,770 | $120,670 | 40 |
| Hanford, CA | $87,880 | $63,500 | $103,070 | 70 |
| Chico, CA | $83,700 | $63,410 | $99,800 | 40 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $83,450 | $64,620 | $100,080 | 160 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $82,080 | $72,730 | $116,820 | 110 |
| Stockton, CA | $79,310 | $69,030 | $103,000 | 240 |
| Yuba City, CA | $79,290 | $59,720 | $103,590 | 70 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $74,340 | $62,930 | $89,980 | 100 |
| North Coast Region of California | $74,060 | $63,920 | $103,880 | 80 |
| Redding, CA | $74,040 | $58,840 | $95,670 | 40 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $73,450 | $62,650 | $100,390 | 40 |