Special Education Teacher salary in San Jose, CA
Based on 27 certified H-1B filings in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Hollister.
Also listed as: Elementary Special Education Teacher
Median salary$72,051
Middle 50%$70k–$72.1k
vs. national median+20%comparison median $60,000
Filings27FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
$50k$60k$70k$80k$90k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $65,812 |
| 25th | $70,000 |
| 50th (median) | $72,051 |
| 75th | $72,051 |
| 90th | $79,960 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2023 | $68,500 | $68,500 | $68,500 | 13 |
| FY2024 | $69,535 | $63,629 | $71,547 | 27 |
| FY2025 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $72,051 | 20 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 7 |
Cost of living
San Jose's median Special Education Teacher salary of $72,051 is worth about $65,200 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; San Jose = 110.4).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose Unified School District | $72,051 | 17 |
| Hollister School District | too few | 4 |
| Oak Grove School District | too few | 3 |
| San Benito County Office Of Education | 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.