How much does a special education teacher make in Arizona?
$56,030a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Arizona. That is $26.94 an hour or $4,669 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.94
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,400Median: $56,030Highest 10%: $75,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,400 | $22.31 | |
| 25th | $47,890 | $23.02 | |
| Median | $56,030 | $26.94 | |
| 75th | $61,360 | $29.50 | |
| 90th | $75,420 | $36.26 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $58,930 |
| Tucson, AZ | $50,660 |
| Yuma, AZ | $48,680 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $47,420 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $47,300 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $45,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 43. North Dakota | $57,950 |
| 44. Montana | $57,630 |
| 45. Missouri | $57,260 |
| 46. Arizona | $56,030 |
| 47. Arkansas | $54,290 |
| 48. South Dakota | $51,090 |
| 49. Oklahoma | $50,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $26.94 ($56,030 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $56,030 against $65,120 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Arizona rank for special education teacher pay?
Arizona ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays special education teachers the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $58,930 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.