Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Hanford, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $87,880 +26.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,640
90th percentile $123,910
Employed locally 70
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,640
    25th
    $63,500
    50th (median)
    $87,880
    75th
    $103,070
    90th
    $123,910

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 128% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 28% 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 Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $41,260
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,800
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $98,250
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $55,580
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,830
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $42,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Hanford, CA is 26.3% 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $49,640 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,500.