Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Fresno, CA

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

Median annual salary $97,300 +39.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,390
90th percentile $129,910
Employed locally 410
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,390
    25th
    $76,740
    50th (median)
    $97,300
    75th
    $120,010
    90th
    $129,910

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 135% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 35% 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $52,070
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $39,290
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $80,040
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,510
    Tutors $36,480
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Fresno, CA is 39.8% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $59,390 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,740.