The median annual wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in California is $101,250 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $101,330.
Pay spans roughly $61,590 at the 10th percentile to $133,600 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 12,190 people work as special education teachers, secondary school in California.
| Median (annual) | $101,250 |
| Mean (annual) | $101,330 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $61,590 |
| 90th percentile | $133,600 |
| Employment | 12,190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.