Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $79,310 +14% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,200
90th percentile $123,370
Employed locally 240
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,200
    25th
    $69,030
    50th (median)
    $79,310
    75th
    $103,000
    90th
    $123,370

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 90% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 10% 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 Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,370
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $60,800
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $95,370
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $93,990
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,170
    Tutors $35,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Stockton, CA is 14% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $60,200 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,030.