As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Reading Specialist in California is $47,468, equivalent to $23 per hour, $913 weekly, or $3,956 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Reading Specialist in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Reading Specialist in California vary widely, spanning from $36,692 to $56,500. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,827) and 75th percentile ($52,196), while top earners (90th percentile) make $56,500 per year. This $10,369 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or First Aid, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, California Reading Specialist often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 85 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Reading Specialist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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 $36,692 CA May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $41,827 CA May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $47,468 CA May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $52,196 CA May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Reading Specialist Salary $56,500 CA May 18, 2021
25% $41,827 10% $36,692 90% $56,500 75% $52,196 $47,468 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 $43,643 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $44,264 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $45,837 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $43,560 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $42,442 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $45,175 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $43,767 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $41,241 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $50,516 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $50,392 Date Updated May 18, 2021
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