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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $96,510 +38.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $64,870
90th percentile $132,140
Employed locally 430
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,870
    25th
    $80,000
    50th (median)
    $96,510
    75th
    $125,730
    90th
    $132,140

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 61% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 39% 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 San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $99,780
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $101,590
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $57,190
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in San Jose, CA is 38.7% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $64,870 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,000.