Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $73,450 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,650
90th percentile $124,600
Employed locally 40
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,650
    25th
    $62,650
    50th (median)
    $73,450
    75th
    $100,390
    90th
    $124,600

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 79% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 21% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$39,070
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$92,200
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$52,710
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$49,100
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$93,050
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 5.5% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $52,650 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,650.