SOC 25-2057 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Middle School — Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA · 10 metro areas compared
At $97,000 a year, the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Santa Rosa, CA sits 45.2% above the national figure of $66,810.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $97,000 a year, the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Santa Rosa, CA sits 45.2% above the national figure of $66,810. Half of workers earn between $79,380 and $99,210. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $79,370 and the ninetieth at $116,550.
San Jose leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $121,070. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 111th of 419 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,370 | +18.8% |
| 25th | $79,380 | +18.8% |
| Median (50th) | $97,000 | +45.2% |
| 75th | $99,210 | +48.5% |
| 90th | $116,550 | +74.4% |
| Mean | $93,770 | +40.4% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $121,070 | 360 | |
| 2 | Sacramento | $110,850 | 350 | |
| 3 | Fresno | $104,540 | 80 | |
| 4 | San Francisco | $103,580 | — | |
| 5 | Los Angeles | $101,560 | 2,030 | |
| 6 | Salinas | $100,840 | 40 | |
| 7 | Riverside | $99,190 | 520 | |
| 8 | Modesto | $96,500 | — | |
| 9 | Oxnard | $82,290 | 150 | |
| 10 | San Diego | $79,310 | 260 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Santa Rosa run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $97,000 buys what $87,624 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 31.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$97,000as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$87,624US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $97,000 a year, 45.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $79,370 to $116,550 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Jose, at $121,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Santa Rosa, CA?
The median annual wage is $97,000, 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 $66,810, so pay in Santa Rosa, CA is 45.2% 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 Santa Rosa, CA earns more than $116,550 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $79,370 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 Jose, at $121,070 per year.
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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