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How much does a special education teacher make in Stockton?

$79,760a year

Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area. That is $38.35 an hour or $6,647 a month.

Hourly
$38.35
Vs. national median
+22%
Rank among cities
48 of 335
Jobs in the area
400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,520Median: $79,760Highest 10%: $112,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$58,520$28.13
25th$72,840$35.02
Median$79,760$38.35
75th$102,800$49.44
90th$112,800$54.23

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
Los Angeles, CA$96,970
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
Bakersfield, CA$75,250
Special Education Teacher salary in California Special Education Teacher salary in all states

Related jobs in Stockton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Secondary School Teacher$100,600
Teacher and Instructor$99,820
Elementary School Teacher$97,400
Special Education Teacher$97,310
Instructional Coordinator$83,800
Middle School Teacher$82,030
Career/Technical Education Teacher$79,470
Special Education Teacher$78,290
Kindergarten Teacher$77,370
Special Education Teacher$76,780
Salaries for every job in Stockton, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Stockton?

The median hourly pay in the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area is $38.35 ($79,760 a year).

Do special education teachers make more in Stockton than the national average?

Yes: $79,760 against $65,120 nationally, 22% more.

How does Stockton compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $97,170, so Stockton pays 18% less.

Where does Stockton rank for special education teacher pay?

48 of 335 metro areas with data.

How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Stockton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $58,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $112,800 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.