Special Education Teacher salary in San Francisco, CA
Based on 44 certified H-1B filings in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Richmond, San Pablo, San Mateo, Pinole, Oakland.
Also listed as: Elementary Special Education Teacher
Median salary$87,506
Middle 50%$80k–$103.2k
vs. national median+46%comparison median $60,000
Filings44FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $69,297 |
| 25th | $79,984 |
| 50th (median) | $87,506 |
| 75th | $103,184 |
| 90th | $106,861 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2022 | $50,922 | $50,922 | $67,235 | 23 |
| FY2023 | $80,299 | $73,123 | $87,981 | 14 |
| FY2024 | $64,041 | $58,573 | $70,366 | 19 |
| FY2025 | $83,932 | $77,825 | $102,740 | 25 |
| FY2026 | $92,012 | $81,898 | $104,184 | 19 |
Cost of living
San Francisco's median Special Education Teacher salary of $87,506 is worth about $75,700 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; San Francisco = 115.6).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| West Contra Costa Unified School District | $96,485 | 29 |
| San Mateo - Foster City School District | too few | 6 |
| Redwood City 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.