How much does a special education teacher make in Sacramento?
$110,900a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $53.29 an hour or $9,238 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.29
- Vs. national median
- +66%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 242
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,740Median: $110,900Highest 10%: $117,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,740 | $33.53 | |
| 25th | $89,590 | $43.07 | |
| Median | $110,900 | $53.29 | |
| 75th | $117,700 | $56.58 | |
| 90th | $117,700 | $56.58 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| San Jose, CA | $121,100 |
| Fresno, CA | $104,500 |
| San Francisco, CA | $103,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $101,600 |
| 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 Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Sciences Teacher | $169,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $141,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $139,800 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $135,100 |
| Psychology Teacher | $133,900 |
| Communications Teacher | $133,300 |
| Physics Teacher | $132,800 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $131,900 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $130,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $53.29 ($110,900 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $110,900 against $66,810 nationally, 66% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $101,500, so Sacramento pays 9% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for special education teacher pay?
2 of 242 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $69,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $117,700 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.