How much does a Reading Specialist make in CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Reading Specialist in California is $47,438. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $38,872 to a high of $59,936, with most professionals earning between $42,954 and $53,980.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Reading Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $38,872 CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $42,954 CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $47,438 CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $53,980 CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $59,936 CA April 01, 2025
25% $42,954 10% $38,872 90% $59,936 75% $53,980 $47,438 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Reading Specialist ?

Reading Specialist Certification is required to serve as a reading specialist in elementary and high schools. Reading specialists are professionals who aim to improve reading achievement in their district or school by serving as teachers, coaches, or leaders of school reading programs. The reading specialist is authorized to teach reading and to provide technical assistance and professional development to teachers. The reading specialist also supports, supplements and extends classroom teaching, and works collaboratively to implement a quality reading program that is research-based and meet...

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $43,700 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $44,601 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $45,907 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $43,667 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $42,653 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $45,306 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $43,759 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $41,544 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $50,937 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $50,820 Date Updated April 01, 2025
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