The median annual wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in California is $90,530 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $89,850.
Pay spans roughly $57,780 at the 10th percentile to $123,900 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 17,920 people work as special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in California.
| Median (annual) | $90,530 |
| Mean (annual) | $89,850 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $57,780 |
| 90th percentile | $123,900 |
| Employment | 17,920 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.