Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in California
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in California
$90,530
National Median
$63,000
Employment
17,920
Entry Level (10th)
$57,780
Top Earners (90th)
$123,900
How California Compares
California pays $27,530 more than the national median for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools.
There are 0.993 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school jobs per 1,000 workers in California (location quotient: 0.66).
Other States for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $85,340 | 3,290 |
| District of Columbia | $82,400 | 1,140 |
| Connecticut | $81,220 | 2,570 |
| New York | $80,750 | 20,500 |
| Massachusetts | $78,820 | 6,650 |
| Oregon | $78,320 | 1,730 |
| Rhode Island | $77,930 | 1,210 |
| Alaska | $77,220 | 370 |
| Illinois | $76,170 | 12,550 |
| New Jersey | $75,660 | 10,700 |
| Maryland | $75,550 | 3,640 |
| Michigan | $75,520 | 3,600 |
| Georgia | $67,710 | 9,700 |
| New Mexico | $66,490 | 1,000 |
| Virginia | $65,000 | 7,010 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,520 | 6,850 |
| Ohio | $64,060 | 10,050 |
| Wyoming | $63,520 | 610 |
| Colorado | $63,500 | 4,050 |
| Nevada | $63,340 | 490 |