The median annual wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA is $97,300 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $93,180.
Pay spans roughly $62,740 at the 10th percentile to $117,960 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 1,470 people work as special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA.
| Median (annual) | $97,300 |
| Mean (annual) | $93,180 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $62,740 |
| 90th percentile | $117,960 |
| Employment | 1,470 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.