Special Education Teachers in California
Considering a career as a Special Education Teacher in California?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Special Education Teachers in California are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Special Education Teachers in California is growing faster than average.
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Special Education Teachers in California earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Special Education Teachers Work in California?
There were approximately 2,950 workers employed as Special Education Teachers in this state in 2018.
There were 2,030 Special Education Teachers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 920 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 220 Special Education Teachers working in it, which means California has more Special Education Teachers than average.
Job Projections for California
Jobs for Special Education Teachers in this state are growing at a rate of 6.9% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 9.9%.
California Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 230 annual Special Education Teachers job openings in California, and 3,100 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 3,400 annual jobs and 45,400 total jobs in 2026.
What do Special Education Teachers Make in California?
In 2018 wages for Special Education Teachers ranged from $32,780 to $106,630 with $62,690 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in California is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top California Metros for Special Education Teachers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Special Education Teachers.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 1,230 | $74,960 |
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA | 480 | $49,600 |
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 160 | n/a |
Fresno, CA | 50 | $88,520 |
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA | 40 | $62,510 |
Top States for Special Education Teachers Employment
View the list below to see where most Special Education Teachers work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Florida | 7,310 | $49,260 |
California | 2,950 | $62,690 |
New Jersey | 2,340 | $59,770 |
Virginia | 2,220 | $77,920 |
Michigan | 1,880 | $69,370 |
Texas | 1,460 | $55,200 |
Ohio | 1,430 | $37,450 |
Oregon | 1,240 | $83,120 |
Illinois | 880 | $49,880 |
Minnesota | 880 | $66,930 |
Georgia | 870 | $56,960 |
New Mexico | 800 | $58,050 |
Louisiana | 700 | $56,070 |
Rhode Island | 690 | $79,300 |
Connecticut | 660 | $70,970 |
Tennessee | 650 | $58,420 |
Massachusetts | 650 | $49,330 |
Kentucky | 510 | $58,190 |
South Carolina | 380 | $60,810 |
Arizona | 340 | $48,320 |
Below are the states where Special Education Teachers get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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Oregon | $83,120 |
Rhode Island | $79,300 |
Virginia | $77,920 |
Iowa | $75,840 |
Utah | $74,360 |
Connecticut | $70,970 |
Michigan | $69,370 |
Kansas | $68,500 |
Minnesota | $66,930 |
Pennsylvania | $66,220 |
Related Careers in CA
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By woodleywonderworks under License
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