DOL Median (California)
$60,000
vs National
+21.1%
National: $49,529BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,321
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,000
+21.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,529
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in California earns $60,000 in nominal terms, which is 21.1% above the national average of $49,529. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,321 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SANTA CLARA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION | $97,287 | 17 |
| Hayward Unified School District | $93,159 | 6 |
| Alum Rock Union Elementary School District | $83,527 | 3 |
| CUPERTINO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT | $78,861 | 4 |
| 360 Degree Customer Inc | $73,000 | 1 |
| Sunburst Care Center Inc | $72,925 | 1 |
| San Mateo-Foster City School District | $68,093 | 11 |
| ATHENA ACADEMY INC. | $68,000 | 2 |
| JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT | $67,189 | 2 |
| UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF THE NORTH BAY | $64,800 | 2 |
| West Contra Costa Unified School District | $64,476 | 15 |
| French-American International School | $63,317 | 1 |
| Tucci Learning Solutions Inc. | $63,250 | 5 |
| Monterey Peninsula Unified School District | $63,242 | 6 |
| Hollister School District | $63,022 | 5 |
| BARSTOW UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | $60,993 | 3 |
| PACIFIC AUTISM CENTER FOR EDUCATION | $60,863 | 1 |
| Alisal Union School District | $60,000 | 1 |
| BMR Health Services, Inc. | $60,000 | 2 |
| ALPHAVISTA SERVICES INC. | $60,000 | 42 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
Hayward, CA · $93,159PINOLE, CA · $88,366SAN PABLO, CA · $84,110El Cerrito, CA · $84,110Santa Clara, CA · $82,114Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make in California?
The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in California is $60,000 based on 160 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School?
A Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in California earns 21.1% more than the national median of $49,529, or $43,321 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.