How much does a special education teacher make in Arizona?
$62,130a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Arizona. That is $29.87 an hour or $5,178 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.87
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,010Median: $62,130Highest 10%: $77,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,010 | $22.60 | |
| 25th | $52,040 | $25.02 | |
| Median | $62,130 | $29.87 | |
| 75th | $66,290 | $31.87 | |
| 90th | $77,520 | $37.27 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $62,360 |
| Tucson, AZ | $58,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 32. Alabama | $62,850 |
| 33. Wyoming | $62,770 |
| 34. South Carolina | $62,310 |
| 35. Arizona | $62,130 |
| 36. Hawaii | $61,750 |
| 37. Florida | $60,440 |
| 38. Kentucky | $60,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $29.87 ($62,130 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $62,130 against $66,810 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Arizona rank for special education teacher pay?
Arizona ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays special education teachers the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $62,360 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.