Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $103,150 +48.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $63,640
90th percentile $133,500
Employed locally 4,070
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,640
    25th
    $77,230
    50th (median)
    $103,150
    75th
    $121,310
    90th
    $133,500

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 110% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 10% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $101,060

    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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $101,060

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $45,420
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $100,580
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $56,210
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,970
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $47,770
    Tutors $42,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Los Angeles, CA is 48.2% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $63,640 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,230.