How much does a special education teacher make in Los Angeles?
$101,600a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $48.83 an hour or $8,463 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.83
- Vs. national median
- +52%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 242
- Jobs in the area
- 2,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,520Median: $101,600Highest 10%: $127,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,520 | $37.27 | |
| 25th | $84,700 | $40.72 | |
| Median | $101,600 | $48.83 | |
| 75th | $126,200 | $60.68 | |
| 90th | $127,700 | $61.38 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| San Jose, CA | $121,100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $110,900 |
| Fresno, CA | $104,500 |
| San Francisco, CA | $103,600 |
| Riverside, CA | $99,190 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $97,000 |
| Modesto, CA | $96,500 |
| Oxnard, CA | $82,290 |
| San Diego, CA | $79,310 |
| Stockton, CA | $78,290 |
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 $48.83 ($101,600 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $101,600 against $66,810 nationally, 52% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $101,500, so Los Angeles pays 0% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for special education teacher pay?
7 of 242 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $127,700 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.