Special Education Teacher salary in Salinas, CA
Based on 21 certified H-1B filings in the Salinas, CA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes King City, Gonzales, Marina, Seaside.
Also listed as: Elementary Special Education Teacher
Median salary$67,229
Middle 50%$60.1k–$102k
vs. national median+12%comparison median $60,000
Filings21FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $56,696 |
| 25th | $60,143 |
| 50th (median) | $67,229 |
| 75th | $101,984 |
| 90th | $106,104 |
Cost of living
Salinas's median Special Education Teacher salary of $67,229 is worth about $61,700 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Salinas = 109.0).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Alisal Union School District | too few | 9 |
| King City Union School District | too few | 6 |
| Gonzales Unified School District | too few | 2 |
| Monterey County Office of Education | too few | 2 |
| Monterey Peninsula Unified School District | too few | 2 |
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.