SOC 25-2052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — Redding
Redding, CA · 10 metro areas compared
In Redding, CA the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School reaches $92,820 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Redding, CA the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School reaches $92,820 a year. That is 42.5% more than the national median of $65,120. Pay ranges from under $60,110 at the tenth percentile to more than $110,170 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $65,490 to $101,290.
Employment stands at 170, or 2.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, San Francisco records the highest median at $105,290. Of the 290 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 58th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,110 | −7.7% |
| 25th | $65,490 | +0.6% |
| Median (50th) | $92,820 | +42.5% |
| 75th | $101,290 | +55.5% |
| 90th | $110,170 | +69.2% |
| Mean | $86,500 | +32.8% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $105,290 | 3,440 | |
| 2 | Oxnard | $104,810 | 490 | |
| 3 | El Centro | $99,020 | 180 | |
| 4 | Santa Maria | $98,940 | 300 | |
| 5 | San Jose | $98,640 | 790 | |
| 6 | Sacramento | $98,330 | 1,700 | |
| 7 | Vallejo | $98,260 | 210 | |
| 8 | San Diego | $97,860 | 1,970 | |
| 9 | Merced | $97,340 | 160 | |
| 10 | San Luis Obispo | $97,260 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Redding run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $92,820 buys what $83,848 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 28.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$92,820as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$83,848US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $92,820 a year, 42.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,110 to $110,170 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Francisco, at $105,290.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Redding, CA?
The median annual wage is $92,820, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $65,120, so pay in Redding, CA is 42.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Redding, CA earns more than $110,170 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,110 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in San Francisco, at $105,290 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in Redding, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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