The median annual wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA is $108,790 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $117,530.
Pay spans roughly $62,000 at the 10th percentile to $203,900 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 1,470 people work as special education teachers, secondary school in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA.
| Median (annual) | $108,790 |
| Mean (annual) | $117,530 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $62,000 |
| 90th percentile | $203,900 |
| Employment | 1,470 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.