Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $97,000 +39.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,610
90th percentile $120,280
Employed locally 90
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,610
    25th
    $74,970
    50th (median)
    $97,000
    75th
    $99,320
    90th
    $120,280

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 172% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 72% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,020
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $52,380
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $101,960
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $96,370
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $100,680
    Tutors $46,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in El Centro?

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

    Is El Centro above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in El Centro, CA is 39.4% above the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in El Centro?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $61,610 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,970.