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Special Education Teacher salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 309 open job postings for Special Education Teacher roles in California, updated Nov 15, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Special Education Teacher postings in California

  1. Special Education Teacher (Sign-On Bonus $16k) - Hybrid-HanfordKings Valley Academy II · Hanford, CA · $81.9K–$104K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Special Education Teacher (Moderate/ Severe) (SDC) - High SchoolBanning Unified School District · Banning, CA · $66.9K–$141K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Special Education TeacherLifelong Learning Administration · Los Angeles, CA · $81.9K–$104K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Special Education TeacherLifelong Learning Administration · Camarillo, CA · $81.9K–$104K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Special Education TeacherLifelong Learning Administration · Hanford, CA · $81.9K–$104K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Special Education Teacher pay in other places

  1. United States$42.05/hr ($87.5K/yr) median, $33.94–$48.25/hr typical, 2,161 postingsUnited States: middle half $33.94–$48.25/hr, median $42.05/hr ($87.5K/yr)
  2. New York$72.5K median, $64.4K–$97.5K typical, 164 postingsNew York: middle half $64.4K–$97.5K, median $72.5K
  3. Colorado$46.00/hr ($95.7K/yr) median, $41.12–$55.00/hr typical, 157 postingsColorado: middle half $41.12–$55.00/hr, median $46.00/hr ($95.7K/yr)
  4. Illinois$80K median, $67.5K–$107K typical, 137 postingsIllinois: middle half $67.5K–$107K, median $80K
  5. Texas$44.00/hr ($91.5K/yr) median, $31.49–$47.50/hr typical, 106 postingsTexas: middle half $31.49–$47.50/hr, median $44.00/hr ($91.5K/yr)
  6. Minnesota$42.50/hr ($88.4K/yr) median, $33.70–$50.00/hr typical, 94 postingsMinnesota: middle half $33.70–$50.00/hr, median $42.50/hr ($88.4K/yr)
  7. Pennsylvania$38.03/hr ($79.1K/yr) median, $32.69–$42.00/hr typical, 88 postingsPennsylvania: middle half $32.69–$42.00/hr, median $38.03/hr ($79.1K/yr)
  8. Massachusetts$44.16/hr ($91.9K/yr) median, $35.72–$65.00/hr typical, 87 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $35.72–$65.00/hr, median $44.16/hr ($91.9K/yr)

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Questions and answers

How much does a Special Education Teacher make in California?

The median posted base pay for Special Education Teacher jobs in California is $96K a year, from 309 job postings with pay at 141 companies.

What is the typical Special Education Teacher pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $83K–$118K. The top 10% list $132K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $73.2K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Special Education Teacher jobs?

The median here is $96K, against $42.00/hr ($87.4K/yr) across all 2,214 postings for the role.

How many Special Education Teacher jobs in California list pay?

309 open postings at 141 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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