How much does a special education teacher make in Los Angeles?
$96,970a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $46.62 an hour or $8,081 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.62
- Vs. national median
- +49%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 335
- Jobs in the area
- 6,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,800Median: $96,970Highest 10%: $123,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,800 | $30.19 | |
| 25th | $77,160 | $37.10 | |
| Median | $96,970 | $46.62 | |
| 75th | $117,100 | $56.28 | |
| 90th | $123,400 | $59.34 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| San Francisco, CA | $105,300 |
| Oxnard, CA | $104,800 |
| El Centro, CA | $99,020 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $98,940 |
| San Jose, CA | $98,640 |
| Sacramento, CA | $98,330 |
| Vallejo, CA | $98,260 |
| San Diego, CA | $97,860 |
| Merced, CA | $97,340 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $97,260 |
| Fresno, CA | $95,950 |
| Yuba City, CA | $94,260 |
| Napa, CA | $92,970 |
| Redding, CA | $92,820 |
| Riverside, CA | $91,840 |
| Chico, CA | $91,510 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $81,910 |
| Hanford, CA | $81,750 |
| Modesto, CA | $80,570 |
| Stockton, CA | $79,760 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $75,250 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $175,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $172,500 |
| Geography Teacher | $146,000 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $141,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $137,800 |
| Economics Teacher | $137,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $134,600 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $132,900 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $131,700 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $131,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $46.62 ($96,970 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $96,970 against $65,120 nationally, 49% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $97,170, so Los Angeles pays 0% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for special education teacher pay?
14 of 335 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.