How much does a special education teacher make in Arizona?
$64,300a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Arizona. That is $30.91 an hour or $5,358 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.91
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,240Median: $64,300Highest 10%: $110,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,240 | $23.67 | |
| 25th | $54,630 | $26.26 | |
| Median | $64,300 | $30.91 | |
| 75th | $79,130 | $38.04 | |
| 90th | $110,600 | $53.15 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $64,490 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $60,900 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $60,060 |
| Tucson, AZ | $56,730 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $53,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 23. Colorado | $67,240 |
| 24. Hawaii | $65,980 |
| 25. Texas | $64,830 |
| 26. Arizona | $64,300 |
| 27. Utah | $64,210 |
| 28. Wisconsin | $63,520 |
| 29. Nebraska | $63,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $30.91 ($64,300 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $64,300 against $74,260 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Arizona rank for special education teacher pay?
Arizona ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays special education teachers the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $64,490 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.