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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in California

In California, special education teachers, secondary school earn a median of $101,250 per year.

Median (California)
$101,250
Bottom 10%
$61,590
Top 10%
$133,600
Employed in California
12,190

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, special education teachers, secondary school earn a median of $101,250 — 45% above the national median of $69,590. Locally the range runs $61,590 to $133,600. About 12,190 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #1 of 52 states for special education teachers, secondary school pay — roughly the 100th percentile among states. That is the highest median of any state with released data. State employment of about 12,190 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$69,590
US bottom 10%
$47,930
US top 10%
$106,050

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Learning Strategies
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Writing
  • Monitoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Learning

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