Special Education Teacher salary in Los Angeles, CA
Based on 20 certified H-1B filings in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Palmdale, Pasadena.
Also listed as: Elementary Special Education Teacher
Median salary$59,075
Middle 50%$58.8k–$79.6k
vs. national median−2%comparison median $60,000
Filings20FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $58,752 |
| 25th | $58,752 |
| 50th (median) | $59,075 |
| 75th | $79,628 |
| 90th | $108,586 |
Cost of living
Los Angeles's median Special Education Teacher salary of $59,075 is worth about $52,000 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Los Angeles = 113.6).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Palmdale Elementary School District | $59,075 | 11 |
| Palmdale School District | too few | 8 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.