Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $108,790 +56.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $62,000
90th percentile $203,900
Employed locally 1,470
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,000
    25th
    $78,930
    50th (median)
    $108,790
    75th
    $163,980
    90th
    $203,900

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 106% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 6% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $101,060

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $101,060

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $78,430
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $43,010
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $55,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,740
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $46,520
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in San Diego, CA is 56.3% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $62,000 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,930.