How much does a special education teacher make in Tucson?
$58,170a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $27.97 an hour or $4,848 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.97
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 203 of 242
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,740Median: $58,170Highest 10%: $84,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,740 | $23.43 | |
| 25th | $57,410 | $27.60 | |
| Median | $58,170 | $27.97 | |
| 75th | $75,480 | $36.29 | |
| 90th | $84,140 | $40.45 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Phoenix, AZ | $62,360 |
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Salaries for every job in Tucson, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $27.97 ($58,170 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $58,170 against $66,810 nationally, 13% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $62,130, so Tucson pays 6% less.
Where does Tucson rank for special education teacher pay?
203 of 242 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,140 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.