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Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$101,530
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.3% vs 2024
$99,830
Mean Salary
$101,530
Median Salary
$48.81
Hourly Rate
4,860 people work as Special Education Teachers, Middle School in California
Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Special Education Teachers, Middle School in California earn a median salary of $101,530 per year ($8,460/month).
This is 47.6% above the national average of $68,792.
California ranks #1 out of 51 states for Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay.
Approximately 4,860 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 2.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Special Education Teachers, Middle School
Teach academic, social, and life skills to middle school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.
Top Skills
Speaking
4.12
Instructing
4.12
Active Listening
4.0
Active Learning
4.0
Learning Strategies
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Education and Training
4.77
English Language
4.75
Psychology
3.95
Customer and Personal Service
3.58
Mathematics
3.55
Typical Education: Master's Degree
(47.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Special Education Teachers, Middle School in California
Salaries for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in California range from $68,110 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $127,720 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $80,550 and $120,550.
How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make in California?
The median annual salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in California is $101,530 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $99,830.
What is the salary range for a Special Education Teachers, Middle School in California?
Salaries for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in California range from $68,110 at the 10th percentile to $127,720 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $80,550 and $120,550.
What is the starting salary for a Special Education Teachers, Middle School in California?
Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School positions in California typically start around $68,110 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $80,550 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Special Education Teachers, Middle School in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 4,860 people are employed as Special Education Teachers, Middle School in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Special Education Teachers, Middle School in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Special Education Teachers, Middle School in California is approximately $48.81 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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