Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Redding, CA

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

Median annual salary $74,040 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,250
90th percentile $100,240
Employed locally 40
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,250
    25th
    $58,840
    50th (median)
    $74,040
    75th
    $95,670
    90th
    $100,240

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 103% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 3% 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 Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $80,520
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $38,540
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $91,840
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $38,400
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,710
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $52,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Redding, CA is 6.4% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,250 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,840.