Special Education Teachers, Middle School in California
Local pay for special education teachers, middle school in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 25-2057
$101,530
median pay, California
4,860
employed in California
+52.0%
vs U.S. median
-1.9%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What special education teachers, middle school earn in California
California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of special education teachers, middle school in California earn between $80,550 and $120,550 a year; the U.S. median is $66,810.
$68,110
P10
$80,550
P25
$101,530
MEDIAN
$120,550
P75
$127,720
P90
Pay by metro in California
$121,070
$110,850
$104,540
$103,580
$101,560
$100,840
$99,190
$97,000
$60k $100k $140k