Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $102,240 +46.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $65,420
90th percentile $122,740
Employed locally 170
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,420
    25th
    $81,440
    50th (median)
    $102,240
    75th
    $109,640
    90th
    $122,740

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 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
    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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    California $101,250
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $101,060

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $45,790
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $100,430
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $58,420
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $98,150
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,630
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $101,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Modesto, CA is 46.9% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $65,420 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,440.