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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $102,250 +46.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $63,430
90th percentile $153,460
Employed locally 1,320
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,430
    25th
    $78,690
    50th (median)
    $102,250
    75th
    $125,160
    90th
    $153,460

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 76% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 24% 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
    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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $101,060

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $47,630
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $98,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,840
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $64,090
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $57,610
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $49,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $63,430 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,690.