California Median
$103,050
per year
Hourly Rate
$49.54
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+35% vs US median
US median $76,580
State Rank
#1 of 42
8,920 employed here
How much does a Special Education Teacher, All Other make in California?
Special Education Teachers, All Other in California take home a median of $103,050 annually — roughly $49.54 an hour — which runs 35% above the national median of $76,580.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $64,830 while the top 10% make $126,210 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $82,090 and $120,860 a year.
Special Education Teacher, All Other salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $64,830 | $31.17 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $82,090 | $39.47 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $103,050 | $49.54 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $120,860 | $58.11 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $126,210 | $60.68 |
|
How California compares
California ranks 1st out of 42 states and territories for Special Education Teacher, All Other pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Special Education Teacher, All Other salary in other states
New Mexico $86,520Delaware $85,040Oregon $82,240Rhode Island $80,080Colorado $79,290Michigan $78,540Massachusetts $78,440Virginia $77,280Washington $76,790Pennsylvania $76,530Georgia $76,130Maryland $76,100District of Columbia $71,130New Jersey $71,110Iowa $71,050Minnesota $69,470Florida $68,690Utah $67,860Wisconsin $66,910New Hampshire $66,670New York $65,970Texas $65,710North Carolina $65,170Illinois $64,850Nevada $64,410Tennessee $63,300Kentucky $63,140Arkansas $61,690North Dakota $61,500Connecticut $61,480Louisiana $61,170Indiana $60,920Nebraska $59,760Arizona $59,500Maine $56,780Ohio $51,230Missouri $49,610Alabama $49,520Vermont $46,980Mississippi $46,700West Virginia $39,920
Working as a Special Education Teacher, All Other in California
Nationally, about 34,000 people work as Special Education Teachers, All Other in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($103,050) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Special Education Teacher, All Other make in California?
The median Special Education Teacher, All Other salary in California is $103,050 per year, or about $49.54 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $64,830 at the entry level to $126,210 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Special Education Teachers, All Other about 35% more than the national median of $76,580. California ranks 1st out of 42 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Special Education Teachers, All Other?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $103,050 a year. About 8,920 Special Education Teachers, All Other are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Special Education Teacher, All Other salary report
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.