Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $103,800 +49.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $62,640
90th percentile $126,180
Employed locally 1,680
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,640
    25th
    $83,000
    50th (median)
    $103,800
    75th
    $123,640
    90th
    $126,180

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 121% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 21% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $101,060

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,070
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $97,560
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $57,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,910
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $104,990
    Tutors $44,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Riverside, CA is 49.2% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $62,640 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,000.