Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary
in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
- Middle 50%
- $91,850–$130,800
- vs U.S. median
- +81%
- Metro rank
- #1 of 92
Special Education Teachers, Middle School in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro earn a median of $121,070 a year, based on BLS estimates for 360 jobs (May 2025). That is 81% above the U.S. median of $66,810 and 19% above the CA statewide median of $101,530. It ranks #1 of 92 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE360 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in other CA metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $110,850 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $101,560 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $99,190 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $79,310 |
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RELATED JOBS IN SAN JOSE
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educationmedian $102,860 · 7,810 jobs
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educationmedian $108,230 · 4,130 jobs
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educationmedian $105,030 · 3,330 jobs
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Educationmedian $51,190 · 3,570 jobs
Questions
What is the average Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in San Jose?
The BLS median is $121,070 a year (May 2025). Half of the 360 jobs pay between $91,850 and $130,800. The 10th percentile is $78,660 and the 90th is $134,250.
Is San Jose a high-paying metro for Special Education Teachers, Middle School?
That is 81% above the U.S. median of $66,810 and 19% above the CA statewide median of $101,530. It ranks #1 of 92 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.