Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $82,080 +17.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $57,920
90th percentile $123,400
Employed locally 110
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,920
    25th
    $72,730
    50th (median)
    $82,080
    75th
    $116,820
    90th
    $123,400

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 80% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 20% 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $97,160
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $47,440
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $59,430
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,530
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $47,210
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 17.9% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $57,920 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,730.