Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $97,120 +39.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $57,750
90th percentile $134,550
Employed locally 90
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,750
    25th
    $75,470
    50th (median)
    $97,120
    75th
    $117,480
    90th
    $134,550

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 97% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 3% 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 Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,950
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $98,200
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $100,140
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $61,640
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $46,580
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $79,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Vallejo, CA is 39.6% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $57,750 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,470.