How much does a special education teacher make in Phoenix?
$62,360a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $29.98 an hour or $5,197 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.98
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 135 of 242
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,690Median: $62,360Highest 10%: $77,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,690 | $23.89 | |
| 25th | $60,590 | $29.13 | |
| Median | $62,360 | $29.98 | |
| 75th | $66,670 | $32.05 | |
| 90th | $77,520 | $37.27 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Tucson, AZ | $58,170 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $137,300 |
| Atmospheric | $110,600 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $110,100 |
| Engineering Teacher | $108,500 |
| Political Science Teacher | $98,260 |
| History Teacher | $97,430 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $96,660 |
| Sociology Teacher | $92,340 |
| Curator | $84,150 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $83,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $29.98 ($62,360 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $62,360 against $66,810 nationally, 7% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $62,130, so Phoenix pays 0% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for special education teacher pay?
135 of 242 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,520 or more.
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.