Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Oxnard, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA

Median annual salary $98,630 +41.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $63,640
90th percentile $125,800
Employed locally 160
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,640
    25th
    $83,950
    50th (median)
    $98,630
    75th
    $106,460
    90th
    $125,800

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 92% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 8% below 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 Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,920
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $97,780
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,830
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $57,790
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $45,210
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Oxnard, CA is 41.7% 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 Oxnard?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $63,640 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,950.